Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $125000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• Admitted to the New York State Bar (or capable of admission within six months of appointment);
• Minimum of four years of experience practicing law;
• Exceptional organization and analytical skills;
• Ability to handle multiple matters under pressure and deadlines;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Superior interpersonal skills;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Management experience, including leadership, contract negotiation, conflict resolution and compliance;
• Excellent judgment; and
• Commitment to public service and the highest integrity.
Duties Description The New York State Gaming Commission seeks a highly skilled Associate Counsel with exceptional leadership skills to provide legal advice to support the Gaming Commission’s mission. The Gaming Commission is the State’s regulatory body, with varied responsibilities over all forms of gaming conducted within the State, including operation of the $10 billion-per-year New York Lottery and regulation of commercial casinos, Indian casinos, video lottery gaming, interactive fantasy sports, charitable gaming, horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in New York State.
The Associate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and:
• Supervise assistant counsels;
• Draft commercial agreements and other documents, regulations and legislation;
• Assist in formulating policy;
• Manage projects;
• Ensure quality control;
• Investigate and enforce laws, regulations and policies;
• Supervise research; and
• Manage litigation.
Additional Comments The Associate Counsel serves at the pleasure of the Governor of the State of New York and shall be appointed pursuant to N.Y. Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law Section 104.
This position is an exempt, full-time position with an anticipated starting salary of up to $125,000, dependent upon qualifications, and an outstanding, comprehensive benefits package.
Appointments are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which will include a federal and state criminal fingerprint records review.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Human.Resources@gaming.ny.gov
Address
Street Attention: Lisa A. Fitzmaurice, Director, Human Resources Mgt.
New York State Gaming Commission, PO Box 7500
Notes on ApplyingEmail submissions are preferred.
Résumés will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.
Interested qualified candidates must submit a résumé and letter of interest no later than October 27, 2016 by mail or email to the address listed above. Please include “Associate Counsel” in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.