Deputy Counsel - VID 220256

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Date Posted 07/20/26

Applications Due08/05/26

Vacancy ID220256

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AgencyCannabis Management, Office of

TitleDeputy Counsel - VID 220256

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

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 1220 Washington Ave.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Duties Description Reporting to the First Deputy General Counsel, the incumbent of this position will serve in the Office of Cannabis Managements (OCM) Office of General Counsel and will help oversee the litigation unit as directed, including but not limited to overseeing litigation activities for OCM, in conjunction with the Attorney General's Office. The incumbent will interpret laws applicable to the OCM and uphold decisions made regarding licensing, operations, and administrative litigation. General duties may include providing oral and written counsel to program staff; managing personnel matters; developing regulations, developing and drafting memoranda of understanding; and drafting and reviewing legislation. Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. The incumbent will also be expected to attend meetings as needed, provide legal advice to committees and councils, and communicate well internally and externally.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise, train, and mentor mid-level management attorneys, entry level attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative assistants in all phases of the execution of their duties and responsibilities.
• Provide legal counsel, advice, and strategies in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of the OCM.
• Brief agency leadership regarding litigation matters as needed.
• Maintain working relationships with the New York State Attorney General's office and other law enforcement agencies in New York State to further the work of the OCM.
• Monitor cases in New York State and Federal courts relating to the Cannabis Law and New York administrative law and procedure.
• Maintain/update litigation strategies for internal and external litigation based on prior OCM administrative cases and New York State case law.
• Maintain/update internal litigation document templates and reporting methods to efficiently track and monitor all external and internal litigation pending with OCM.
• Respond to litigation questions or requests arising from interaction with the OCM business units or as assigned by General Counsel.
• Ensure appropriate systems to establish discovery holds and respond to all discovery requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist as necessary with preparation and finalization of rules and regulations in support of OCMs and CCBs business units including processing in accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel or First Deputy General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and six years of relevant post-bar experience.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

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 Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@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 to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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