Senior Counsel Job at Empire State, New York, NY

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  • Empire State
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply . Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing legal assistance to the corporation on general corporate matters with a minimum of direct supervision .

PERFORMED:

  • Drafts and negotiates all legal documents necessary for ESD and Department of Economic Development (DED) programs.
  • Represents ESD on all aspects of various general corporate matters including economic development projects, bond financings, environmental issues and litigation.
  • Provides counsel and advice to various ESD and DED departments.
  • Assists in ensuring compliance with UDC Act, economic development laws and all UDC legislation and related laws and regulations.
  • Performs administrative and miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Senior Vice President/Legal.
  • Supervises outside counsel and consultants for ESD.
  • Supervises Assistant Counsels on general corporate and other legal matters.
  • Drafts legislation and regulations and provides advice to ESD with respect to proposed legislation that might affect ESD.
  • Represents ESD at Public Hearings.
  • Initiates solutions to legal problems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education level required: J. D. or LLB from accredited law school; admission to New York State Bar

Relevant experience required: Minimum of 8 years of post-admission legal experience in one or more of the following areas: economic development, corporate, real estate, contract law, large scale project management.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

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