Assoc. General Counsel: In-House/Law Firm Experience (3792) Position Available In New York, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Attorney General, Office of the The job title for the vacancy. Title Assoc.

General Counsel:

In-House/Law Firm Experience (3792) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Legal The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit M/C – Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $83594 to $178463 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8:30 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? Yes If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 28 Liberty St The city where the vacancy is located. City New York The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10005 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Executive Division Office of the General Counsel – New York City Associate General Counsel Reference No. OGC_NYC_AGC_3792 Application Deadline is July 18, 2025

Salary Range:

$83,594 – $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney with at least two years of experience as in-house counsel and/or as a law firm associate for an Associate General Counsel position in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Experience researching complex legal issues and writing memoranda on such issues in a fast-paced environment and handling a wide range of legal matters required. The Executive Division of OAG, in which OGC is housed, maintains the functions of OAG and includes the Senior Leadership Team; the Chief Deputy Attorneys General; the Solicitor General; and the directors of Communications, Intergovernmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, and Research and Analytics. The Executive Division’s responsibilities include policy development, public relations, community outreach, research and analytics, drafting proposed legislation, monitoring legislation that affects OAG, and the day-to-day administration of the office. The selected candidate will work for OGC. As the in-house counsel to

OAG, OGC

works collaboratively across all divisions, serving a variety of clients on a multitude of legal issues, as outlined below. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and/or the Deputy General Counsel and is located in the New York City office.

Principal Duties:

• Researching complex legal issues and writing memoranda on such issues.
• Reviewing and/or drafting contracts, procurement documents, and other written OAG materials.
• Assisting OGC attorneys in crafting, reviewing, and/or revising OAG policies and in ensuring compliance of such policies and best practices.
• Assisting in sensitive employment and labor law matters.
• Collaborating with OGC attorneys on internal administrative changes, affirmative litigation, and legislative and policy initiatives.
• Remaining current on the legal landscape related to Artificial Intelligence and advising OCG attorneys accordingly.
• Researching and interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations, as needed, and assisting in reviewing and advising on pending legislation.
• Additional duties as required or requested by the General Counsel.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• First-rate analytical, researching, and writing skills are a must.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple assignments and projects simultaneously are a must.
• Highly collaborative and client-focused, with demonstrated experience serving a variety of clients and assisting them in achieving their objectives, are a must.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and high-impact environment.
• Knowledge of contract law; labor and employment law; and government ethics and compliance is a plus.
• Legislative experience is also a plus.

Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and must be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two-year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $83,594 – $178,463, plus $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about compensation, please visit the following page: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Legal Recruitment Unit The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 2124168080 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Office of the Attorney General Legal Recruitment Bureau – 28 Liberty St The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10005 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter:

  You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit. Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.

• Resume
• Legal Writing Sample

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Reference List:

Submit a list of three (3) professional references; supervisory references are preferred. For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship. Include contact information and email addresses for each reference. Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.