New York State Higher Education Services Corporation · 1 week ago
Senior Attorney
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expThe New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is a financial aid agency that assists students in paying for college. The Senior Attorney will provide legal advice, assist in contract procurement, and respond to legislative inquiries while developing agency strategies for litigation.
Financial ServicesHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to HESC’s Executive Staff, managers, and administrators on issues that impact HESC’s mission and student financial aid programs
Assist in the procurement process by reviewing and/or drafting contracts and MOUs, working with agency staff and the Office of State Comptroller and the Office of the Attorney General as necessary
Research and respond to inquiries from legislative staff regarding constituents and reply to executive correspondence on behalf of the agency
In consultation with the General Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General, develop the agency position and strategy for responding to litigation
Review and respond to bankruptcy filings using PACER and provide guidance to staff related to bankruptcy matters
Assist on other special projects and assignments as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission
Admission to NYS Bar
12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 52.6, 70.1 OR 70.4 of the Civil Service law
70.4 transfer candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a position allocated to a SG-16 or higher and possess a bachelor's degree and have standing on the Legal Specialties exam list
Preferred
Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
At least 2 years of experience as in-house counsel and/or in the public sector
Experience collaborating across teams, researching complex legal issues and writing memoranda on such issues in a fast-paced environment and handling a wide range of legal matters
Benefits
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually, plus two (2) floating holidays
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for CSEA or PEF; up to eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more!
Company
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is a state agency in New York, United States that was created to help make higher education more accessible and affordable for New York residents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
New York State Office of the Governor
2025-05-24
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