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About the Role

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Associate Counsel. This role will provide legal and policy support to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) concerning the administration and oversight of the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF). The position will assist OASAS in ensuring settlement funds are managed 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 recommendations and assistance with board governance and reporting.

Responsibilities

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.
Draft 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.

Requirements

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.
Possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Experience with audits.

Location

Albany
New York City
501 7th Avenue, New York , NY 10018

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate

Salary/Compensations

$116,994 - $139,388

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package.

About the Company

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) promotes the mental health of all New Yorkers, focusing on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.
RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.
RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.
RFMH 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.

Equal Opportunity

RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.