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Assistant Counsel - VID 226183

Cannabis Management, Office of · Albany · New York

Role
Policy analyst
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Oct 17, 2026
Salary
$97,874 to $123,715 Annually
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Summary

The Assistant Counsel reports to the General Counsel in the Office of Cannabis Management's Legal Division and manages a portion of the agency's legal portfolio, including contracts, human resources matters, and FOIL requests. The role provides technical legal assistance to the Director of Administration and other executives, handling labor relations advice, ethics policy implementation, confidential investigations, contract review and negotiation, and supervision of one or more attorneys.

Key qualifications

  • Admission to and membership in good standing of the New York State Bar
  • Two years of subsequent professional legal experience
  • Valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs
  • Legal research and memoranda preparation skills
  • Contract review and procurement negotiation experience

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