Deputy Counsel

Announcement Posted: 04/25/2023 Responses must be hand delivered or postmarked by: 05/25/2023 Salary Range: $129,566 - $163,695 Location: Division of Legal Affairs 40 North Pearl Street Albany, New York 12243 Grade: NS (Equated to M-5, Management/Confidential) # of Positions: 1 Candidates Must Meet the Following 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 seven years of relevant post-bar experience. Preferred Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing large projects, with timely completion and quality results. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail and quality control. Ability to handle multiple matters under pressure and deadlines. Demonstrated ability to provide sound supervision and staff development. Commitment to public service and the highest integrity. Interest in the OTDA mission. Duties of Position: The incumbent of this position will be responsible for oversight of bureaus within the Division of Legal Affairs dedicated to providing advice and counsel on Labor, Employment, and Information Security. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Supervise attorneys responsible for providing legal advice to the Bureau of Human Resources on various employment-related matters including, but not limited to, employee discipline, reasonable accommodations, local social service district appointments, union grievances, and improper practice charges filed with the Public Employment Relations Board. Supervise the agency ethics officer and provide guidance on ethics issues. Supervise the Information Security Office team and oversee matters pertaining to information and data security, confidentiality requirements, and cyber and technology risk assessment. Liaise with the Department of Law, other New York State agencies, and other governmental entities. Oversee and manage assigned cases in the agency litigation portfolio. Hear appeals from Freedom of Information Law determinations. Stay abreast of pertinent legal developments related to labor, employment, and information security. Advise OTDA staff on legal matters pertaining to labor, employment