Deputy Counsel

About the role

The Deputy Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in managing the legal function of the organization. The incumbent will be expected to provide short-to-medium-term tactical direction and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first assistant to the General Counsel under the direction of the General Counsel.
• Manage a portfolio of programmatic responsibilities while assisting with the supervision of other attorneys assigned to project-specific items, including:
  • Administrative and Civil litigation
  • Audit Oversight and Support
  • Contracts and Procurements Support
  • Federal Policy and Grant Support
• Serve as liaison with external entities, including the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, and Office of State Comptroller.
• Work with agency liaison on all external audits.
• Oversee and support agency staff on development of procurements and contracts.
• Supervise attorneys, paraprofessionals, audit, investigative and support staff in Counsel’s Office.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar
• Seven years of relevant post-bar experience

Preferred Experience: Experience in the legal field dealing with issues related to substance use disorder, public health, federal grant management, audit management, contract management, or government or not-for-profit administration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• NYS Employees Retirement System (pension)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Tuition assistance
• Generous paid leave benefits
• Compensation for 13 State holidays per year
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility — remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments while working full-time for an eligible employer (New York State is an eligible employer)