Special Counsel; Contracts and Procurement - Albany Job New York New York USA,Law/Legal

Position: Special Counsel (Contracts and Procurement) - Albany
Location: New York

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking an Assistant Deputy Counsel (Contracts and Procurement) in the Office of Court Administration. This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to various divisions in the Unified Court System (UCS) regarding contract and procurement matters.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing/drafting/negotiating: (a) contracts for goods and services, (b) grant and program contracts, (c) intergovernmental agreements and memoranda of understanding with federal, state, and local governments, (d) leases and related matters; reviewing procurement document specifications (IFBs and requests for proposals) for clarity and legal sufficiency.

Advising on contract-related transactional and administrative issues.

Reviewing federal grant award conditions and assurances.

Providing advice and counsel on contract and procurement policies/procedures, contract submissions to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Office of the New York State Comptroller, and any other oversight officers and agencies.

Other legal duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar; and two years of service in the Associate Counsel title or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre‑admission experience. The preferred candidate will possess exceptional written and oral communication, organization, and time management skills. Candidates should have familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

UCS offers a comprehensive NYS benefits package: paid leave, including up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for qualified employees; health, vision, and dental insurance; and retirement benefits. Limited remote work is offered and may be discussed in the interview.
Preference will be given to candidates with contracting and procurement experience, particularly in the areas of real estate, information technology, and/or intellectual property.

* Note:

Pursuant to the New York State Office of the State Comptroller Salary Manual for the Unified Court System, candidates from other branches of NYS government may be appointed at a salary above the $130,061 base salary, up to a maximum of $168,568, based on their current grade and length of prior NYS service.

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