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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 12/17/24
Applications Due01/02/25
Vacancy ID175774
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AgencyAlcoholic Beverage Control
TitleAssociate Counsel (VID 175774)
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Pending Exempt
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 80 South Swan St.
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12210
Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
* Engage in legal analysis and interpretation of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) related laws, rules, regulations and policies, and provide legal conclusions.
* Assist with legal research and drafting legal opinions. Provide general legal research and draft response memoranda on issues arising within the licensing bureau as required.
* Perform factual investigations and provide strategic advice/assistance to agency executives and staff on legal matters and adherence to applicable legal requirements and policies.
* Educate staff and assist with training opportunities as needed.
* Respond to inquiries and requests for information, legal opinions, and legal interpretations from the General Counsel, Deputy Counsel, and other agency staff as needed.
* Provide clear written and oral communications of legal conclusions.
* Review corporate structures to ensure they are legally structured.
* Review leases, contracts of sale, management agreements, etc. verifying they are contractual and legally appropriate.
* Prepare application disapproval letters citing ABC Law, Rules, Declaratory Rulings, Advisories etc.
* Assist licensing staff in determining whether a business is licensable under ABC Law.
* Respond to questions posed by industry attorneys and representatives.
* Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
* Perform other duties and special projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York Stat Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Additional Comments NOTE:
* Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
* Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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Name Human Resources/JHG
Telephone 518-###-####
Fax 518-###-####
Email Address ...@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.