Attorney, Transactions jobs in the United States

Division of Social Justice
Charities Bureau, Transactions Section – Albany or New York City
Assistant Attorney General
Reference No. CHA/TS_AAG_3578

Application Deadline is June 16, 2023

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 experienced transactions attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the
Transactions Section in either the Albany or New York City office. New York charities employ one sixth (approx. 17%) of
the state’s private workforce, and provide national models in arts and culture, social service, religious, and advocacy
organizations. When charities plan to transfer all or substantially all their assets, merge, or dissolve, or when religious
organizations wish to transfer, mortgage, or lease their property, court or OAG approval is required. Attorneys from the
Bureau’s Transactions Section work with the organizations and the courts to assure the organizations receive fair value,
the interests of charitable beneficiaries and the public are protected, donor restrictions on use of assets are followed
and the organizations comply with the requirements of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL).

The AAG will manage their own caseload, work independently under the supervision of the Transactions Section Chiefs
and, in some matters, work with the Bureau’s accountants and attorneys from other bureaus within the OAG. The AAG
will be responsible for reviewing transactional documents such as purchase and sale agreements, appraisals, governance
documents, loan agreements, merger agreements and will draft court documents when a matter requires court
involvement. Additionally, if interested, the AAG will have the opportunity to give 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.

Applicants should have experience handling corporate and/or real estate transactions, familiarity with practice in New
York State Courts, and be comfortable reviewing tax documents and financial accounting statements. Applicants should
be familiar with the N-PCL as well as the Internal Revenue Code provisions applicable to tax-exempt entities. Some
knowledge of the Religious Corporations Law is preferred but not required. Strong written and verbal skills are required
and a commitment to public service is essential.

Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to practice law in
New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that attorneys in the Office be citizens of the United States.
A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

As an employee of the 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, the 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online.

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on June 16, 2023.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter
• You may address to Legal Recruitment.
• Please indicate your location preference: Albany or New York City
• 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 the Bureau’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.

• Resume
• Legal Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references

• Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
• Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
  

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your

application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.