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The State University of New York · 5 hours ago

Managing Counsel - Contracts

Albany, NY

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $171K/yr

8+ years exp

The State University of New York is a leading educational institution providing legal services through its Office of General Counsel. The Managing Counsel - Contracts will lead the Contracts Practice Group, focusing on procurement, contracts, and business transactions while supervising other attorneys in the group.

Charter SchoolsEducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviewing, negotiating, drafting, finalizing and assisting with obtaining regulatory approval for contracts for the organization

Advising on solicitation document compliance, responses to regulator audit questions

Debriefings

Bid protests and bid protest appeals

Draft and/or reviewing a full array of agreements which include data use agreements, subordination, attornment, estoppels, lease surrender, lease renewals, lease amendments, early termination agreements and eviction proceedings

Short-term licensing agreements for use of commercial space

Affiliation and partnership agreements

Drafting and reviewing interagency Memoranda of Understanding ("MOU")

Handling emergency procurements, outside counsel contracts and related regulatory approvals

Researching legal issues, statutory and regulatory interpretation

Managing or supervising the tracking of all contract-related matters within the designated matter management system

Providing clients and OGC team members with training on various contractual legal issues

Working with OGC leadership to provide strategic thought and leadership on ways to effectively and efficiently manage contract practice across SUNY

Answering legal inquiries from SUNY System and campus clients

Handling University-wide matters and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeNew York State Bar admissionComplex procurement experienceFederalState laws knowledgeComplex case managementTeam managementLegal training experienceHigher education law experienceWritten communication skillsOral communication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school (or foreign equivalent)

Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing (or eligibility for admission within six months) and a strong academic background

Experience advising clients on complex procurement and/or contracts matters

This position requires 8+ years of legal practice or relevant experience prior to beginning the position

Preferred

12+ years of experience advising clients with complex contracts and real property issues, especially with governmental entities

Demonstrated success in building, leading, and managing a team, and developing and implementing new systems

Knowledge of applicable federal and State of New York laws and regulations related to grants and contracts

Significant experience in complex case management

Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to present complex legal concepts to diverse, non-legal professionals

Experience in preparing and providing legal training on various legal and compliance issues

Legal experience working in higher education and/or government law

Benefits

NYS health insurance

Free dental and vision coverage

Competitive retirement options

Tuition assistance

Parental leave at full pay

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

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.