Review Vacancy
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $85702 to $108342 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school;
• Admission to, and a member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and
• Minimum of two years of experience practicing law subsequent to New York State Bar admission.
• Background in litigation and contract drafting and analysis.
Essential Skills:
• Exceptional organization and analytical skills;
• Ability to handle multiple matters under pressure and deadlines;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work independently;
• Excellent judgment and discretion in matters of confidentiality;
• Self-motivated by interesting work and successful results;
• Interest in supporting the Commission’s Mission Statement;
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality control;
• Proficiency in PC applications, such as Microsoft Office; and
• Commitment to public service and the highest integrity.
Duties Description The New York State Gaming Commission seeks a highly skilled and intrinsically motivated Assistant Counsel with exceptional skills to provide legal advice to actively support the Commission’s mission. The Commission is the State’s regulatory body, with varied responsibilities over all forms of gaming conducted within the State, including operation of the $10 billion-per-year New York Lottery and regulation of commercial casinos, Indian casinos, video lottery gaming, interactive fantasy sports, charitable gaming, horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in New York State. Reporting to the Deputy Counsel, the Assistant Counsel will perform the following duties and tasks:
• Advise Commission staff on general legal issues and other matters related to commercial gaming, lottery, horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, charitable gaming, video lottery gaming, and Indian gaming regulation;
• Perform research and keep current on best practices worldwide for commercial gaming and Indian gaming regulation and enforcement;
• Represent the Commission in adjudicatory proceedings and litigation;
• Draft contracts and agreements;
• Develop and maintain appropriate applications and licensing forms;
• Draft, revise and analyze legislation, rules, regulations and policies;
• Prepare appropriate legal documents and review of all work to ensure technical accuracy, completeness and soundness of approach;
• Legal research and preparation of memoranda regarding topical issues for Commission consideration;
• Analyze and summarize cases and information pertinent to statutes, rules, regulations, policies and opinions relating to gaming, with an emphasis on commercial gaming operations;
• Maintain compliance with laws, including the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, State Administrative Procedure Act, and Commission regulations;
• Assist with responses to Freedom of Information Law requests;
• Work with the New York State Office of the Attorney General, local District Attorneys and outside counsel on various issues including civil actions, criminal prosecutions, and intellectual property; and
• Assist in responding to subpoenas issued to the Commission.
Additional Comments NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Gaming Commission employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Gaming Commission’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
PROHIBITION AGAINST PLAYING AND WAGERING
Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, video lottery gaming, Indian gaming, charitable gaming activities, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering within the State.The prohibition against any wagering upon any horse racing, Indian gaming and charitable gaming activities within the State, however, does not apply to family members of Commission employees.
To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether or not the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employee's family unless the employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties. Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be perceived to interfere with their job duties.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRrecruitment@gaming.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingEmail submissions are preferred. Please specify Assistant Counsel in the subject line of your email or fax submission. Submit a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive and/or "the Cloud".
Please indicate your current Civil Service title (if you have one) and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Your Social Security Number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
VAGUENESS OR OMISSIONS WILL NOT BE RESOLVED IN YOUR FAVOR