Associate Counsel (VID 155055)

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Duties Description Reporting to the First Deputy General Counsel, the incumbent of this position will serve within the Office of General Counsel at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and will manage one or more portions of the legal portfolio concerning: the implementation of applicable laws and regulations relating to the siting of cannabis businesses in New York State and New Yorks true parties of interest requirements. The incumbent may also be requested to work on administrative proceedings or appeals. Furthermore, the incumbent will provide technical legal assistance and advice to the General Counsel, the Executive Director, and other Executive staff at OCM. The incumbent may also advise the Cannabis Control Board on matters requiring consideration and action by the Board.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Review requests for and prepare recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board regarding exceptions from location restrictions for cannabis dispensaries by licensees.
Review municipal zoning requirements to advise OCM business units and leadership whether such requirements are unreasonable or impracticable under the Cannabis Law.
Review applicant and licensee disclosures regarding their interests in licenses to determine whether such interests are consistent with the Cannabis Law restrictions on interests in multiple licenses.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda with opinions, citations, and legal precedents in support of positions advanced in any assigned program area.
Provide legal counsel, advice, and strategies in presenting evidence and testimony in litigation matters and administrative proceedings.
Prepare recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board regarding appeals from administrative hearing determinations.
Respond to requests for guidance from the public on topics within assigned program areas, or as assigned by the First Deputy Counsel or General Counsel.
Advise OCM business units and executive leadership on legal questions arising within assigned program areas, or as assigned by the First Deputy Counsel or General Counsel.
Evaluate, comment, and make recommendations on legislative proposals in this area by other agencies and the private sector.
Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities for one or more attorneys working within assigned program areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments NOTE:
Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Drivers 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 Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.

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NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agencys Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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