Assistant Counsel, NS Item# 06892
State Comptroller, Office of the · New York · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 19, 2026
- Salary
- $165,239 to $208,200 Annually
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Summary
The Assistant Counsel will work closely with investment staff at the New York State Comptroller's Office on the negotiation and management of investments across all asset classes, including public equity, fixed income, real estate, and private equity. The role involves actively participating in the negotiation and drafting of substantive legal documents and reviewing legal matters related to portfolio management.
Key qualifications
- Admitted to New York State Bar with two years of experience in the practice of law
- Meaningful investment management law experience, particularly in alternative investments
- 5+ years of large corporate law firm and/or in-house experience in private investment fund formation and/or mergers and acquisitions
- Knowledge of corporate, partnership, and securities law; and ERISA
- Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with investment staff and manage concurrent matters
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