Assistant Counsel to the Governor

Company: New York State Executive Chamber
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Seeking dynamic and experienced lawyers committed to public service for opportunities in the Office of the Counsel to the Governor in the NYS Executive Chamber. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience in a number of portfolios including Education, Health, Elections, Environment and Energy experience. Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing with the New York State Bar.Specific Duties Include:Responsible for advising on a wide variety of legal issues relating to assigned portfolioOversee all major litigation and investigations involving those agencies, including consulting with the Attorney General's office on all strategic decisionsAssist in the development of language for the Executive BudgetDraft and negotiate proposed legislationConduct a legal review of State of the State and any other major policy addresses of the GovernorWork closely with the General Counsel and Senior Staff in the various agencies and authorities in assigned portfolioPlease send resume to: Penny.lowy@exec.ny.govNew York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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