Description:

Job Summary:
The Assistant Counsel will be primarily responsible for the legal work applicable to the Agencies' operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Drafting procurement contracts, procurement contract amendments/renewals and agency real estate documents (e.g. office leasing);
Updating the Agencies' Standard Clauses for Contracts;
Providing guidance in the updating of the Agencies' Procurement and Contract Guidelines;
Updating the Agencies' Lobbying Law Policies in connection with procurements and contracts, when necessary;
Reviewing procurement solicitation material;
Reviewing contract-related board memos and drafting of accompanying resolutions;
Providing legal advice in connection with procurement and contract related legislation, regulations;
Serving as the legal representative on Agency committees in the review solicitation responses;
Assisting with legal matters relating to minority and women owned business enterprises and service disabled veteran owned businesses;
Assisting with other operations matters such as: office leasing; insurance requirements; budgetary discussions; and
Carrying out such other legal duties as are necessary to be carried in the legal department, at the discretion of the Senior Vice President/General Counsel and the Deputy Counsel for Compliance.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years experience with government contracts and procurements;
Experience with Federal and NYS procurement and contracting rules and regulations;
Experience with public benefit corporation procurement and contracting rules and requirements a plus;
Familiarity with: NYS Financial Law, Article 11; NYS Public Authorities Law, Title 4; NYS Executive Law Article 15; NYS Veterans' Service Law, Article 3; and the NYS Public Officers Law
Knowledge of information technology contract matters a plus; and
Must be admitted to the practice of law in New York State.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

What we offer at NYSHCR

Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees' Retirement System.
Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals
Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays
Opportunity for compressed scheduling
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Paid Family Leave
Opportunity for compressed/flextime scheduling
As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer.