Assistant Counsel – Labor
Location: Albany, NY or New York, NY
Salary Range:$135,000-$170,000
The Executive Chamber is seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to serve as the Assistant Counsel for Labor. The Assistant Counsel serves under the general supervision of the Counsel to the Governor and Deputy Counsels and will act as liaison to state agencies in the labor portfolio and legislative staff, responsible for crafting and implementing labor policy.
As part of managing this portfolio, you are expected to be responsible for the following agencies, subject to assignment by the Counsel: Department of Labor, Workers Compensation Board, Civil Service Commission, Office of Employee Relations, Public Employment Relations Board, NYS Retirement System, Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, and Industrial Board of Appeals.
To succeed in this role you must be a leader, proactive, strong writer and communicator, and facilitator of a collaborative environment. You must be able to identify legal issues and risk across various units and operations. You must possess excellent time management and organizational skills and be able to oversee a wide range of priorities and competing tasks. You must be able to exercise impeccable judgment in a high-stress and fast paced environment.
Routine travel between NYC and Albany offices required, frequently overnight, and as often as weekly.
Specific Duties Include:
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing with the New York State Bar, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-bar legal work experience.
Additionally, candidates should have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
NYS Executive Chamber is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to consider reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process, please send your request to EmployeeRelations@exec.ny.gov.
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