Deputy Counsel - Vacancy ID# 224267
State, Department of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 9, 2026
- Salary
- $147,952 to $186,923 Annually
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Summary
The Deputy Counsel serves as a team leader in the New York Department of State's Office of General Counsel, working under the General Counsel to manage legal staff and provide legal advice to agency leadership and program staff. The role includes representing DOS in legal proceedings, supervising professional legal staff, preparing legal documents, and conducting legal research and analysis on matters affecting the agency.
Key qualifications
- Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar
- Seven years of relevant post-bar legal experience
- Experience developing and drafting New York State legislation
- New York State government contracting, procurement, and grants knowledge
- Litigation experience
- Knowledge of New York Constitutional, Municipal, Environmental, and Freedom of Information laws
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