Overview In this role, you support OCM's licensing and compliance teams and help shape cannabis regulation through drafting and reviewing legislation and rules. You lead legal matters within the Office of General Counsel, supervising attorneys and staff while ensuring sound legal guidance for licensing programs and the Cannabis Control Board. You will engage with internal teams and external stakeholders, build processes, and represent OCM in administrative hearings. This is a chance to impact cannabis policy and compliance at a statewide level, working in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Compensation / Benefits- telecommuting allowed
- downstate location pay
- travel may be required ( 5%)
- competitive salary
- exemption from certain impediments to telework
- equal opportunity employer
Responsibilities- Provide legal support to licensing and compliance teams
- Draft and review legislation, regulations, and formal comments
- Supervise attorneys and legal assistants; conduct performance reviews
- Represent OCM in administrative hearings and train others to do so
- Perform legal research and prepare memoranda with precedents and opinions
- Develop FAQs and guidance for licensees and stakeholders
- Assist in preparing rules and regulations under the State Administrative Procedure Act
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Support ongoing governance of licensing and compliance matters
- Take on other duties as assigned by General Counsel or Deputy Counsel
Key requirements- Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
- four years of post-admission legal experience
- experience representing an agency in licensing and compliance/enforcement matters (preferred)
- experience drafting regulations and legislation (preferred)
- strong written and verbal communication
- leadership and mentorship
- ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- legal research and memorandum drafting
- regulatory drafting and review
- knowledge of administrative law and procedures
