Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAttorney: Transactions & Litigation, Charities Bureau (3781)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $85159 to $177265 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty St

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Job Specifics

Duties Description Social Justice Division
Charities Bureau, Transactions Section – New York City
Assistant Attorney General
Reference No. CHA/TS_NYC_AAG_3781
Salary Range: $81,159 - $173,265 + $4,000 in location pay
To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Charities Bureau, the primary regulator of New York’s charities sector, is seeking an attorney with transactional and litigation experience to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the bureau’s Transactions Section in the New York City office. The selected candidate will join a team of attorneys who are responsible for reviewing and approving complex transactions involving the disposition of assets for religious and non-religious charities in the five boroughs.

The New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law and the New York Religious Corporations Law are among the most well-developed statutes in the country covering this area of law and the Charities Bureau is a national leader in effective regulation of charitable entities. When religious and non-religious charities plan to transfer, lease, or otherwise dispose of their assets, or to merge or dissolve, court or OAG approval is required. Attorneys from the bureau’s Transactions Section work to assure that organizations receive fair value, assets are adequately protected, and the interests of charitable beneficiaries and the public are served. Recent examples of matters that have come before the Transactions Section include: a request to bifurcate the sale of a nursing home between its real property and business assets; the determination that air rights have been properly valued; transferring ownership of charitable assets out of state through reincorporation; transferring assets when the corporate entity is not a proper steward of the assets due to governance concerns; and addressing the nonperformance of a real estate developer regarding multiple church properties.

The AAG will manage their own caseload and be responsible for reviewing transactional documents such as purchase and sale agreements, appraisals, governance documents, financial statements, loan agreements, and merger agreements. A strong ability to analyze and interpret statutes and caselaw is also needed. In addition to the transactional work, the AAG will draft court documents and appear when a matter requires court involvement due to concerns the bureau has with the transaction. The AAG will conduct virtual and in person meetings with counsel regarding the matters they are handling. Additionally, if interested, the AAG will have the opportunity to participate in presentations to the public as part of the bureau’s outreach programs in support of New York state charitable organizations. Applicants may familiarize themselves with the work of the bureau through the guidance documents posted online here.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience handling corporate and/or real estate matters, including practice in New York state courts. Applicants with prior litigation experience are preferred. Applicants must also possess excellent research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills and write clearly and persuasively. Additionally, applicants should be dedicated and motivated attorneys who can work independently and interact with a diverse group of colleagues, members of the public, outside attorneys, and other government regulators.

Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $81,159 - $173,265 + $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following page:

ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf

As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Legal Recruitment

Telephone 2124168080

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street 28 Liberty St

Legal Recruitment Bureau

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications must be submitted online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter: You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit. Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.
• Resume
• At least two (2) legal writing samples: Please submit writing samples that reflect your legal advocacy and writing skills. Court filings, such as briefs filed in state or federal court, that address a disputed legal issue (rather than only factual issues) are preferred but not required. Writing samples reflecting appellate advocacy and writing are also preferred but not required. For each writing sample, please indicate whether you were the primary drafter of a particular section of the writing sample, and whether the writing sample also reflects comments or edits from others. Upload these as one document using the provided field.
• List of three (3) references: Submit only professional references; supervisory references are preferred. For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship. Include contact information and email addresses for each reference. Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.