Counsel/General Counsel – Vacancy ID# 190872 Position Available In New York, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency State, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Counsel/General Counsel – Vacancy ID# 190872 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 $172787 to $213995 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 20% 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 9 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? No 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 123 William Street 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 10038 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Reporting directly to the Secretary of State, the General Counsel provides legal advice and counsel to the Secretary and the Department of State (DOS) Executive Team. Working closely with DOS leadership, the General Counsel manages the Office of General Counsel, which provides legal support to all program and administrative offices within the Department. DOS is an agency with diverse responsibilities, including occupational licensing, consumer protection, building standards and codes, local government assistance, planning and development, coastal zone management, combative sports, assistance to New Americans, and poverty reduction programs. The General Counsel manages all litigation involving the Department and serves as the DOS Ethics Officer. The General Counsel will also be exposed to a wide range of issues, State policy initiatives, and regulatory processes, and must be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. This position is overtime ineligible and will require availability outside of normal business hours including nights and weekends. The General Counsel’s duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Secretary of State on legal matters associated with the diverse programs of the Department
• Provides legal advice and guidance on legal matters including, but not limited to contracts, ethics, Freedom of Information Law, preparation of agreements, litigation, administrative proceedings, legislation, regulations, and compliance with statutes and regulations affecting the Department.
• Serves as the Department’s primary legal liaison with the Executive Chamber, Executive Branch agencies, the Office of the Attorney General, and other governmental agencies in connection with significant legal, legislative, regulatory, and other matters of mutual interest.
• Directs the work of the Office of General Counsel.
• Collaborates with legal staff in other agencies on behalf of the Secretary of State on new and ongoing programs and initiatives.
• Directs the preparation of legislation introduced by the Department.
• Directs the review and evaluation of legislation introduced by other parties and advises the Secretary of State and the DOS Executive Team on the potential impact on the Department of State.
• Represents the Department’s interests in all legal matters.
• Serves as the DOS Ethics Officer, providing ethics opinions upon request.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of New York State, and at least 9 years of post-bar legal experience, including at least 5 years of managerial experience, preferably in the public sector.

• Candidates should have a broad experience in one or more of the following areas of legal practice: administrative, state constitutional law, environmental, energy, land use, consumer protection, labor and employment law, local government, building codes, licensing, and/or business law.
• Candidates should also have experience with government work, administrative hearings or litigation, analyzing legal issues, researching and interpreting complex areas of law, and drafting and reviewing legislation and regulations.
• Candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills, experience managing legal staff, and the ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience with litigation, analyzing legal issues, and researching and interpreting complex areas of law
• Experience with review of legal work products for quality, accuracy and thoroughness
• Experience with research, review, and interpretation of case law and history, and application of such to the professional development of legal staff
• 6+ years of management experience with teams greater than 15 professional legal staff, including supervision, training, and professional development, employee performance evaluation, development of policies and procedures, and development of mission, goals, and operational plans.

Please forward your transcripts or degree with your resume and cover letter. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter that clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications for the position. Please also include a writing sample (full document or excerpt) not to exceed five (5) pages in length with your submission. Travel is expected between the Albany and NYC office locations. Salary within the listed range will be commensurate with education and experience, and degree to which preferred qualifications are met. NYC office assignment includes an additional $4,000 location pay added to compensation. The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law. We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING

Employees of the Department of State may apply to participate in the telecommuting program. If approved, an individual may telecommute for a maximum of 50% in accordance with the Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources / ND The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-474-2752 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-402-3656 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 99 Washington Avenue Suite 1150 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 12231 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.