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Closing Date:

3rd October, 2026

Description:

Duties Description Prepares drafts of proposed legislation and its submission after review to the Legislature, and advises agency staff concerning legislation which affects programs, in order to provide a comprehensive legislative program for the agency. Analyzes legislation proposed by others for legal sufficiency and/or effect on agency programs. Reviews, analyzes, and comments on changes in laws, rules, regulations, etc., concerning effect on agency programs, to determine need for changes in agency laws, discusses with pertinent program area staff, and presents proposals to superiors. Recommends technical corrections and amendments to existing laws. Drafts legislation and supporting memoranda and prepare requests to Executive staff, Governor's Office and legislative leaders for introduction. Identifies and analyzes pertinent bills introduced by others and writes memoranda evaluating the effects of such bills for superiors and program staff. Discusses proposed and new legislation with agency personnel, legislators and staff. Advises executive and program staff in agency of progress of bills and new legislation and prepares digest and publications concerning approved legislation. May draft recommendations of approval or veto for Governor's Office. Recommends changes in or proposes new agency rules, regulations, policy statements, etc. Analyzes new legislation for impact on agency rules, regulations, etc. Proposes changes in rules, regulations, etc. to conform with new legislation and court determinations. Analyzes request for such changes and new rules, regulations, etc. and provides opinions to program administrators and Executive staff. Provides legal advice and opinions to agency staff, complainants and others in connection with the activities and services provided by the agency. Conducts legal research of statutes, decisions, opinions, and other legal sources in order to respond, both orally and in writing, to requests for legal decisions and opinions. Research requests and inquiries from agency staff and prepare legal decisions and opinions, and consult with staff regularly. Reviews agency programs from a legal viewpoint and suggests changes. Interprets pertinent laws, rules, regulations, procedures, etc. Reviews, comments on and approves press releases, bulletins, forms, pamphlets, etc., related to the legal aspects of agency activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar and four years of subsequent professional legal experience.

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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 Travel may be required (approximately 5%), 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 Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

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