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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/04/19

Applications Due11/19/19

Vacancy ID75709

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleSenior Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $102661 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12205

Minimum Qualifications Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title; or, one year of permanent, competitive class service as a Senior Attorney; or, one year of permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Example of eligible titles include but are not limited to: Senior Attorney Realty. 52.6 transfers may be considered only if you have passed the NYS Bar Exam.

Duties Description The incumbent, assigned the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) Albany Office, will review, develop or edit contracts, RFP's, proposals, and other agency agreements, including the following lines of business: workers' compensation insurance claims, financial, investment, real estate, and information technology agreements. The incumbent must also ensure the appropriateness and legal sufficiency of these documents. The incumbent will be required to advise contract administration and program staff on legal issues related to NYS procurement and contracting in accordance with Workers' Compensation Law, State Finance Law, as well as communication, directives, and oversight by the Office of the Governor, Office of the State Comptroller, and Office of the Attorney General.

The incumbent should possess: experience negotiating and drafting complex contracts; knowledge of or ability to learn legal provisions for NYS contracts, for example: experience with government procurement (federal, state, or city); experience advising executive-level government officials on contract-related matters; and ability to interface with executive-level management and departmental leadership.

Additional Comments The preferred candidate, will have demonstrated ability to research and present complex legal and factual information in plain language, by written and verbal communication. The attorney should identify the legal implications of contract policies and procedures established by or used by NYSIF - such as the hearing of bid protests and debriefing requests.

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Name Renee Bartholomew

Telephone

Fax (518) 437-1618

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send your resume and cover letter to hr@nysif.com. Please be sure to include the vacancy posting number, the position you are applying for and your current Civil Service title in your response.

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