Cannabis Procurement Manager Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

Duties Description Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Trade Practices Bureau, the Assistant Counsel will be assigned to the Trade Practices Bureau within the Office of General Counsel to conduct depositions and/or subpoena hearings or to analyze corporate documents and/or other evidence related to Trade Practice Bureau investigations. Incumbent must have experience with in civil or criminal litigation or with analyzing complex financial documents. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide legal support and advice to the Trade Practices Bureau.

Draft internal memoranda that includes analysis of TPB investigations. Draft legal memoranda on TPB investigations. Prepare deposition or subpoena hearing outlines.

Conduct examination and cross examination of witnesses during depositions or subpoena hearings. Conduct witness interviews. Analyze complex financial and corporate documents.

Consult with parties to the investigations and witnesses, examine evidence, prepare briefs, negotiate settlements, and advise superiors on same. Develop Standard Operating Procedures for Trade Practice Bureau operations; working with the Office of the Attorney General with respect to litigation and motions to compel. Provide legal support and advice to the administrative units within the Office of Cannabis Management on matters such as human resources and procurement.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar and two years of subsequent professional legal experience. NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission.

We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Downstate: Location Pay of $4,000. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.