Associate General Counsel for NYS Attorney General (3903)

Job description

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Title Associate General Counsel for NYS Attorney General (3903)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $91256 to $ Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty St

City New York

State NY

Duties Description Executive Division

Office of the General Counsel - New York City

Associate General Counsel

Reference No. OGC_NYC_AGC_3903

Application Deadline is October 2, 2026

Salary Range: $87,356 - $186,493 + $4,000 in location pay

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys

The Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney with two (2) to four (4) years of experience as a law firm associate or as an in-house attorney for an Associate General Counsel position in the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of legal matters, researching complex legal issues, and writing related memoranda in a fast-paced environment.

The Executive Division, in which OGC is housed, maintains the functions of OAG and includes the Senior Leadership Team; the Chief Deputy Attorneys General; the Solicitor General; and the directors of Communications, Intergovernmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, and Research and Analytics. The Executive Division’s responsibilities include policy development, public relations, community outreach, research and analytics, drafting proposed legislation, monitoring legislation that affects OAG, and the day-to-day administration of the office.

The selected candidate will work for OGC. As the in-house counsel to OAG, OGC works collaboratively across all divisions, serving a variety of clients on a multitude of legal issues, as outlined below. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and/or the Deputy General Counsel and is located in the New York City office.

Duties

Researching complex legal issues and writing memoranda on such issues.

Reviewing and/or drafting contracts and procurement documents.

Crafting, reviewing, and/or revising OAG policies, ensuring compliance with such policies, and promoting best practices across OAG.

Assisting in sensitive employment and labor law matters.

Representing OAG in litigation and/or subpoenas and other document requests served on OAG.

Collaborating with OGC attorneys on internal administrative changes, affirmative litigation, and legislative and policy initiatives.

Remaining current on the legal landscape related to Artificial Intelligence and advising OCG attorneys accordingly.

Researching and interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations, as needed, and assisting in reviewing and advising on pending legislation.

Additional duties and projects as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience, including serving as an associate attorney in a law firm or in-house for a complex organization.

Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.

Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple assignments and projects simultaneously.

Highly collaborative and client-focused, with demonstrated experience serving a variety of clients and assisting them in achieving their objectives.

Experience working in a fast-paced and high-impact environment.

Knowledge of contract law; labor and employment law; and government ethics and compliance are pluses.

Judicial clerkship experience is also a plus.

Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state and must be admitted to practice law in New York state. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two-year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $87,356 - $186,493, plus $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about compensation, please visit the following page:

As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

Who can apply

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