Associate Counsel - VID 216696

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP No Agency Cannabis Management, Office of Title Associate Counsel - VID 216696 Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $141581 to $178874 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 25% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 1220 Washington Ave City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Duties Description Reporting to the Chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the Secretary and Counsel to the Cannabis Control Board (the "Secretary") will be responsible for oversight and governance of the CCB meetings as well as providing legal support to the CCB. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, manage, and distribute the agenda and materials for CCB meetings in collaboration with the Chair and senior OCM leadership.
• Assist in the conduct of CCB meetings by ensuring all procedural requirements are met and facilitate the flow of information.
• Draft proposed CCB decisions.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of CCB meetings, including detailed minutes, resolutions, and actions taken.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to CCB operations and decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between the CCB and OCM management.
• Manage and safeguard critical CCB governance documents, including bylaws, policies, and meeting records.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had seven years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an attorney representing a regulatory agency in licensing and compliance/enforcement matters, including appearing in administrative proceedings and drafting proposed decisions, regulations and legislation.
• 10 years of active practice of law while licensed as an attorney in New York State.
• 2 years of experience as an attorney employed in a state government agency.

NOTE:

IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments Note:

• Travel may be required (approximately 25%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING

Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources/JHG Telephone 518-473-5282 Fax 518-486-1631 Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.