Assistant Counsel, NS Item# 06892

Duties Description Work closely with investment staff on the negotiation and management of investments across all asset classes including public equity, fixed income, real estate, private equity, real assets, absolute return, credit and opportunistic strategies. Actively participate in the negotiation and/or drafting of all substantive documents and review related legal matters arising in the management of the portfolio. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar. Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities Meaningful investment management law experience, particularly in respect of alternative investments. 5+ years of large corporate law firm and/or in-house experience in respect of private investment fund formation and/or mergers and acquisitions. Knowledge of fixed income and public equities investments. Knowledge of corporate, partnership and securities law; and ERISA generally. Excellent drafting and negotiating skills Experience working on bespoke investment transactions. Ability to handle several matters concurrently while keeping pace with transaction timing needs Ability to work collaboratively with investment staff and offer pragmatic solutions. Ability to communicate effectively with senior legal and business staff orally and in writing. Ability to manage outside counsel in a cost-efficient manner. Working knowledge of finance and accounting. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Telecommuting The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less. Reasonable Accommodation The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employment The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. E-Verify / Visa Sponsorship The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. Compensation and Benefits OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes: A state pension with vesting after five years’ service Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds Holiday and paid time off Shift and geographic pay differentials A committed continuous learning environment Informational Brown Bag sessions Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas And much more #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli