Position Information

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AgencySUNY System Administration

TitleThe State University of New York - Associate or Senior Campus Counsel - Contracts for SUNY Western Campuses

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115500 to $174000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 353 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12246

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and support to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, and senior officers for the State University of New York (SUNY) at SUNY System Administration at Albany, New York, and the presidents and administrators of the campuses within the System. Under the leadership of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and the General Counsel, the SUNY OGC is responsible for providing legal services to the System and the 29 state operated campuses. The OGC consists of more than 45 experienced higher education attorneys, paralegals, and support staff located in Albany at the System Administration headquarters and in campus-based offices at the four University Centers, Health Science Centers, and various SUNY colleges.

The legal practice of the OGC involves a substantial array of topics, including public procurement, governance and ethics, legislation, health care, capital construction, public finance, labor grievances and arbitration, litigation oversight (the New York State Office of the Attorney General defends litigation brought against SUNY), student affairs, and the use of real property, among others. The OGC represents the State University in interactions with State officials who may regulate the affairs of SUNY, including the Attorney General, State Comptroller, the Governor and staff, and members of the State Legislature and staff as well as other state and local agencies and entities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Western Campuses Associate or Senior Campus Counsel for Contracts will competently and comprehensively provide clients with legal services primarily pertaining to contracts and business transactions, along with other complex and emerging issues for the Office of General Counsel ("OGC") satellite office in Buffalo, NY for the SUNY Western Campuses ("WestCam"). In addition, the successful candidate will interface with other OGC colleagues across SUNY to coordinate the delivery of consistent legal services, including participation in OGC staff meetings and trainings. The Associate or Senior Campus Counsel reports to the Chief Campus Counsel for WestCam with the WestCam Presidents being the chief clients for all legal matters. The SUNY campuses that make up the Western Campuses include Alfred State, Brockport, Buffalo State, Fredonia, and Geneseo.

The candidate will provide legal advice to managers and others at the campuses and will be expected to handle and oversee a broad range of assignments such as:

- Draft, negotiate, review documents and provide advice on a wide variety of matters, including:
-purchase of goods and services, construction, and business transactions
-memoranda of understanding and agreements between SUNY, SUNY-affiliated entities, other state agencies and external entities, as well as between different state university centers and programs
- Review proposed transactions, licenses, contracts, and other agreements to assure compliance with federal and state law, particularly New York state finance laws, and applicable SUNY policies;
- Act as a liaison with the NYS Office of the Attorney General on litigation involving contracts and business transaction and the NY Office of the State Comptroller on business transactions;
- Advise and provide guidance to campus procurement staff on complex contracts and agreements, insurance, and risk management issues;
- Develop and revise standardized contract templates, in collaboration with other OGC attorneys, and tools to assist clients;
- Interpret local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they apply to campus activities, especially on transactional and business matters;
- Advise and aid in the development of campus policies and provide training related to transactional and business matters;
- Support and contribute to SUNY and WestCam's commitment to SUNY's four pillars: student success; research and scholarship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and, economic development and upward mobility;
- Create and implement playbooks, guidelines, and best practices for contract review;
- Other substantive areas of responsibility not related to contract law/review may also be assigned and expected to be learned; and,
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree (or foreign equivalent).
- Admitted to New York State Bar in good standing or eligibility for admission to the NYS Bar within six months.
- 5 years practicing as an attorney (Associate Campus Counsel) or 7 years (Senior Campus Counsel), with at least 3 years of continuous and recent legal experience in drafting, reviewing, revising, negotiating, finalizing, and completing various types of contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Five years of continuous and recent legal experience in drafting, reviewing, revising, negotiating, finalizing, and completing various types of contracts, with a particular emphasis on complex commercial contracts.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and State of New York laws and regulations related to grants, contracts, and public entities is a plus.
- Prior legal experience working in higher education and/or government law.
- Superior organization, written & oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and legal research skills.
- Legal experience working in higher education, government, or public company setting.

Additional Comments - Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications.
The range as an Associate Campus Counsel position is $115,500 - $164,000.
- The range as a Senior Campus Counsel position is $122,000 - $174,000.
- Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MC13-Unclassified-Benefits-at-Glance.pdf
- Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.
- This position is located in Buffalo, New York. Travel will be required to the other WestCam campuses and from time to time to Albany, NY and/or other OGC regional offices.
- Limited telecommuting may be available after 6-12 months of continuous service.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Applicants with a valid driver's license are preferred.

SUNY System Administration Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

- Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
- Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
- Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
- Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
- Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-320-1565

Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu

Address

Street 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease apply at this link:
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