Current jobs related to Deputy Counsel - New York - New York State Executive Chamber

  • Deputy Counsel for HFA

    3 months ago

    New York, United States New York State Housing Finance Agency Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNew York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State. Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative...

  • Vice President and Deputy Counsel, Public Aut

    3 months ago

    New York, United States New York State Housing Finance Agency Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNew York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State. Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative...

  • Deputy General Counsel, Infrastructure and Operations

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States City of New York Full time

    Job Description The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    7 hours ago

    New York, New York, United States Gateway Development Commission (GDC) Full time

    About the RoleThe Gateway Development Commission (GDC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Legal Counsel to support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in protecting the Commission's legal interests and maintaining its operations within the requirements of law.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal support to the General Counsel and Deputy...

  • Senior Counsel

    2 months ago

    New York, New York, United States Michael Page Full time

    Hybrid role with 4 days in office in NYC or GreenwichReporting to Deputy GC role will focus on registered funds legal matters About Our Client Financial services. Job Description The Senior Counsel will work with the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the legal team. Main ResponsibilitiesAdvise on all registered funds related legal matters,...

  • Deputy General Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States City of New York Full time

    Job Description The New York City Comptrollers Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptrollers office...

  • Senior Counsel

    2 months ago

    New York, United States Michael Page Full time

    Hybrid role with 4 days in office in NYC or GreenwichReporting to Deputy GC role will focus on registered funds legal matters About Our Client Financial services. Job Description The Senior Counsel will work with the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the legal team. Main ResponsibilitiesAdvise on all registered funds related legal matters,...

  • Senior Counsel

    2 days ago

    New York, United States Empire State Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Senior Counsel Date: August 2024 Grade: 6/6U Location: NYC or AlbanyDepartment: LegalBasic Function: Represent and advise the Corporation on all aspects of its activities and functions as needed, in particular with respect to corporate and real estate matters,...

  • Deputy Commissioner for Social Services

    3 days ago

    New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time

    Job SummaryThe City of New York is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as an Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Homelessness Prevention. This is a critical role that requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of social services and a proven track record of success in managing complex programs.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and...

  • Assistant Deputy Commissioner

    3 days ago

    New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to serve as an Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Homelessness Prevention in the City of New York. This is a critical role that requires a strong understanding of social services, program management, and community outreach.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and direct supervisory staff in the...

  • Assistant General Counsel I

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Gateway Development Commission (GDC) Full time

    Overview of ResponsibilitiesThe Gateway Development Commission is in search of a dedicated and skilled Legal Counsel Associate I to assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in safeguarding the Commission's legal interests while ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will offer legal advice to various levels of executive...

  • Associate Counsel

    3 months ago

    New York, United States New York State Housing Finance Agency Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNew York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative...

  • Deputy General Counsel

    5 days ago

    New York, United States Atlantic Group Full time

    Responsibilities:Participate in the launch of new funds and support various capital-raising effortsHelp maintain and grow the firm's existing product offeringsStructure, manage, and negotiate joint ventures, M&A transactions, balance sheet investments, and moreProvide support to the investment team on private investments and assist in liability management...

  • Deputy General Counsel

    7 days ago

    New York, United States Atlantic Group Full time

    Responsibilities:Participate in the launch of new funds and support various capital-raising effortsHelp maintain and grow the firm's existing product offeringsStructure, manage, and negotiate joint ventures, M&A transactions, balance sheet investments, and moreProvide support to the investment team on private investments and assist in liability management...

  • Senior Legal Counsel for Investment Management

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Larson Maddox Full time

    Larson Maddox is seeking a highly skilled legal professional to join our team as a Deputy General Counsel. In this pivotal role, you will act as the right hand to the General Counsel, providing comprehensive support on a range of legal issues related to investment management and fund operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with...

  • Deputy General Counsel

    6 days ago

    new york city, United States Atlantic Group Full time

    Responsibilities:Participate in the launch of new funds and support various capital-raising effortsHelp maintain and grow the firm's existing product offeringsStructure, manage, and negotiate joint ventures, M&A transactions, balance sheet investments, and moreProvide support to the investment team on private investments and assist in liability management...

  • Deputy General Counsel

    3 days ago

    New York City, United States Atlantic Group Full time

    Responsibilities:Participate in the launch of new funds and support various capital-raising efforts Help maintain and grow the firm's existing product offerings Structure, manage, and negotiate joint ventures, M&A transactions, balance sheet investments, and more Provide support to the investment team on private investments and assist in liability...

  • In-House Fund Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Page Executive Full time

    About Our ClientOur client is a prominent player in the Fintech sector, recognized for its strong performance and innovative approach. This hybrid position is based in a prestigious office environment, offering a unique opportunity to collaborate with a skilled team on various legal and regulatory issues pertaining to funds. This role presents an excellent...

  • In-House Fund Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Page Executive Full time

    About Our ClientOur client is a prominent player in the Fintech sector, recognized for its impressive performance and innovative solutions. This hybrid position is based in a prestigious office environment, offering a collaborative atmosphere with a team of skilled professionals focused on various legal and regulatory aspects of fund management.Job...

  • Senior Fund Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States The Ladders Full time

    About The LaddersThe Ladders is at the forefront of transforming the landscape of alternative investments. Our innovative financial technology platform has revolutionized how financial advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, and banking institutions assess and recommend tailored public and private market strategies for affluent clients. We manage...

Deputy Counsel

3 months ago

New York, United States New York State Executive Chamber Full time

The Executive Chamber is the Office of the Governor that assists Governor Kathy Hochul in managing State government. The Executive Chamber is seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to serve as Deputy Counsel in the Office of the Counsel to the Governor. The Deputy Counsel serves under the general supervision of the Counsel to the Governor, and manages the Office of the Counsel’s staff, state departments, agencies, and operations staff on litigation, investigations, audits, ethics, risk, and compliance.


To succeed in this role, you must be a proactive leader, effective manager, excellent writer and communicator, and facilitator of a collaborative environment. You must be able to identify legal issues and risk across various units and operations. You must possess excellent time management and organizational skills and be able to oversee a wide-range of priorities and competing tasks. You must be able to exercise impeccable judgment in a high-stress and fast paced environment. You also must be creative, inspirational, and have a sense of humor.


Routine travel between NYC and Albany offices required, frequently overnight, and as often as weekly.


Specific Duties Include:


  • Oversee the work of Assistant and Senior Counsels within the Executive Chamber on all matters relating to litigation, investigations, ethics, risk, compliance, procurement, contracting, employment, and internal control matters.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the Office of the Attorney General and agency General Counsels. Develop an outside counsel strategy for Chamber and for Executive agencies.
  • Provide strategic legal counseling, subject matter expertise, and identify the needs of the Governor’s Office, State agencies, and Counsel’s Office relating to federal and state litigation, legislation, rulemaking, and operations.
  • Provide strategic legal counseling and subject matter expertise regarding the constitutional authority of the Governor related to acting on legislation and submission of the Executive budget.
  • Proactively manage information flow between Assistant and Senior Counsels and the Counsel to the Governor to eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Lead, manage, develop, and collaborate with Executive Assistant and Senior Counsels on the planning, drafting, and reviewing of litigation documents, regulations, policies, and legal memoranda.
  • Collaborate with Executive Chamber Assistant and Senior Counsels in proactively identifying and mitigating legal risk on litigation, regulations, and policy.
  • Provide programmatic legal support to Executive Chamber Assistant and Senior Counsels to ensure accuracy and timely implementation of policies, responses to issues, and programs.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Executive Chamber Assistant and Senior Counsels, Deputy Secretaries, Agency General Counsels, outside organizations, experts, advocates, and other institutions.
  • Conduct legal research and draft memoranda relating to litigation, operations, and compliance as requested.
  • Report, summarize, and present information to the Governor, senior staff, executive, cross-functional teams, and outside stakeholders.
  • Ensure accuracy in work-product from Counsel’s Office and cross-functional teams, maintain strong channels of communications, and develop detailed work plans for Counsel’s Office.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Counsel.


Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing with the New York State Bar, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressively responsible legal work experience. Previous experience in a leadership role in a government agency or authority is strongly preferred.


Additionally, candidates should have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:


  • Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes, rules, regulations, internal controls, and processes.
  • Knowledge of New York State executive agencies and their functions, preferred.
  • Prior team managerial experience preferred.
  • Ability to make excellent judgments, and exercise critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills under pressure and at times with extreme time sensitivity.
  • Ability to compile, evaluate and interpret information and data from a variety of information sources.
  • Ability to independently discern priority projects.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely manner.
  • Ability to identify the most effective and efficient method to carry out duties.
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage a varied and high-volume workload.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with an attention to detail are required, including the ability to communicate complex information to a lay audience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact with colleagues and senior leadership inside and outside the Executive Chamber.
  • Excellent record management skills with the ability to follow-up as necessary.
  • Excellent familiarity with Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Power Point and Outlook/Exchange. Strong proficiency in Excel is desired.