New York State Unified Court System · 1 week ago
Special Counsel (Contracts and Procurement) - NYC
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expThe New York State Unified Court System is seeking an Assistant Deputy Counsel (Contracts and Procurement) in the Office of Court Administration. This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel regarding contract and procurement matters to various divisions within the Unified Court System.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Reviewing/drafting/negotiating: (a) contracts for goods and services, (b) grant and program contracts, (c) intergovernmental agreements and memoranda of understanding with federal, state, and local governments, and (d) leases and related matters; reviewing procurement document specifications (IFBs and requests for proposals) for clarity and legal sufficiency
Advising on contract-related transactional and administrative issues
Reviewing federal grant award conditions and assurances
Providing advice and counsel on contract and procurement policies/procedures, contract submissions to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Office of the New York State Comptroller, and any other oversight officers and agencies
Other legal duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience
Preferred
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Organization skills
Time management skills
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of products
Contracting and procurement experience, particularly in the areas of real estate, information technology, and/or intellectual property
Benefits
Paid leave, including up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for qualified employees
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Retirement benefits
Company
New York State Unified Court System
New York State Unified Court System is a government administration that provides justice services.
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