Senior Counsel

Policy Advisor

The New York State Senate is seeking applicants to fill the position of Policy Advisor for the Senate Majority Counsel and Program Office. The position of Senior Policy Advisor-Counsel is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Providing legislative, policy and budget analysis, and central staff support for the Senate Majority Conference on matters referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development committee.
• Tracking related legislation active in the state Senate, Assembly, and occasionally, federal or local legislation and administrative activity;
• Making oral presentations on relevant bills under consideration by the state Senate;
• Drafting memoranda analyzing policy initiatives and state legislation;
• Assisting the Conference in negotiations;
• Preparing briefing materials for members of the Conference on legal and policy issues;
• Assisting Senators in preparation for public hearings, roundtable discussions, forums, and other public meetings and events; and
• Meeting with relevant advocacy and constituency groups.

To move forward, you must have:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of New York State
• Master's Degree
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the area(s) of housing development, tenant protections, affordable housing, building code safety, or other similar experience.
• Strong writing and oratory skills

Salary is $85,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant. The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from: Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Retirement plan, Sick time, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance, Wellness Program. The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

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