State University of New York System Administration

The State University of New York System Administration, located in Albany, New York, invites applications for the position of Assistant Counsel.  As a staff member of the Office of the University Counsel, the Assistant Counsel will assume responsibilities for an extensive range of legal matters on behalf of the State University and its State-operated campuses.  Responsibilities will include contract negotiation and review; employee relations and labor law work; statutory and regulatory interpretation; drafting legal guidance; and answering legal inquiries from SUNY System and campus clients.

Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission within six months) and a strong academic background.  This is an entry level legal position and requires at least one year of practice or judicial clerkship prior to beginning the position.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at https://www2.sysadm.suny.edu/Vacancy_2/submit/online_vacancy_application.cfm.

Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, and law school transcript.

Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity, veteran or military status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or domestic violence victim status.