Associate Counsel

Associate Counsel

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one position (Albany or New York City) of Associate Counsel in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Division of General Counsel and Risk Management to provide legal and policy support to OASAS related to the administration and oversight of the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF).

The position will assist OASAS in ensuring settlement funds are administered in accordance with national opioid settlement agreements, New York State law, and applicable requirements. The Associate Counsel will also support the activities of the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board (OSFAB), including legal review of advisory board recommendations and assistance with board governance and reporting obligations related to the OSF.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review recommendations and meeting materials to ensure alignment with settlement agreements and statutory requirements.
• Assist OASAS in developing policies, guidance, and oversight mechanisms governing settlement funded initiatives.
• Provide legal review of funding agreements, program guidance, and settlement related initiatives.
• Support compliance, reporting, and transparency obligations related to the Opioid Settlement Funds.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on OSF related topics.
• Review and provide input on legislative actions pertaining to OSF.
• Drafting legislation, rules and regulations pertaining to OSF.
• Advise senior leadership on policy matters impacting OSF.
• Coordinate with OASAS staff in the conduct of previously noted responsibilities.
• Participate in meetings and hearings relating to OSF and OSFAB.
• Supervision of the OSFAB Coordinator.
• Travel: 30%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 4 years post bar experience.
• 2 years' experience interpreting statutes, regulations, or government funding programs.
• 2 years of experience with legal writing and analysis.
• 2 years of Board governance experience.
• Candidates must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with audits.

Location: 501 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

Sponsorship Policy: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OASAS does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

To Apply: Submit an application through our website. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.