Employment Opportunities
About CPI
Effective September 22, 2007, the New York State Commission on Public Integrity ("CPI") has continued the work of its statutory predecessors-- the New York Temporary State Commission on Lobbying and the New York State Ethics Commission. CPI has a staff of approximately sixty, which currently includes eight lawyers and four investigators. CPI monitors compliance with and enforces laws and regulations governing lobbyists and their clients, as well as Statewide elected officials, officers and employees of executive branch agencies, public benefit corporations and authorities, the State University and City University of New York, certain political party chairs as well as candidates for Statewide elected office. The Commission is authorized to interpret and enforce the Lobbying Act and State Ethics Laws, receive and review financial disclosure and registration statements, issue regulations and render advisory opinions on issues raised by covered individuals. CPI also provides education and training to those within its jurisdiction concerning the requirements of the Lobbying Act and State Ethics Laws.
Current Openings
Associate Counsel: CPI is seeking attorneys for Associate Counsel positions. Duties of this position include preparing formal and informal advisory opinions and guidelines with respect to statutory compliance, conducting investigations and administrative hearings, acting as liaison to outside counsel and state agencies, and preparing legal memoranda and oral presentations for the Executive Director and the Commission.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar, be in good standing and have had a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the attached job description link. To apply, please submit a current resume and cover letter to CPI. Inquiries will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.