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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSenior Counsel, Investor Protection Bureau - NYC (IPB_NYC_SEC_3551)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $133586 to $166344 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 New York

Street Address 28 Liberty Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications for the SEC position are as follows:
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience litigating fraud, securities fraud or other business activities and financial products in New York State courts.
• Expertise in state court procedure and in the CPLR.
• Experienced in taking and defending depositions and conducting TRO and preliminary injunction hearings, oral arguments and trials.
• Knowledge of the Martin Act, federal securities laws and other states’ securities laws.
• Excellent analytical, research, oral advocacy and legal writing skills, including experience editing the writing of other attorneys.
• Collegial and collaborative with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience supervising, coaching and mentoring attorneys and support staff is a plus.
• Experience managing and participating in multi-state or multi-agency investigations is also a plus.

Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and 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 (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced attorney, preferably with securities litigation experience, to lead Investor Protection Bureau (IPB) affirmative litigation matters. IPB, which has both regulatory and enforcement authority, is charged with protecting the public from fraud and misrepresentation in the offering and sale of securities, commodities, franchises and other investment products. IPB evaluates complaints, conducts civil investigations and litigates matters pursuant to New York’s securities fraud statute, the Martin Act, and New York’s Executive Law. The Senior Enforcement Counsel (SEC) will be responsible for leading IPB’s state court actions and summary proceedings and will also be expected to maintain an investigations caseload. The SEC position is located in New York City and reports to the Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief.

Additional Comments The final salary for this position will be set after a complete evaluation of the selected candidate’s qualifications. To learn more about attorney compensation at the OAG, please click here. As an employee of the 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 and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be required to provide regular negative COVID-19 PCR test results at a frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.

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

Name Legal Recruitment Unit

Telephone 2124168080

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY:

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website: https://ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Reference No. IPB_NYC_SEC_3551

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
• You may address to Legal Recruitment.
• Indicate why you are interested in working for the Investor Protection Bureau and what makes you a strong candidate.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
? Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
? Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: ag.ny.gov