• Senior Counsel

    New York State Civil Service (New York, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Empire State Development, NYS

     

    Title Senior Counsel

     

    Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

     

    Salary Grade NS

     

    Bargaining Unit None listed

     

    Salary Range From $150000 to $180000 Annually

     

    Employment Type Full-Time

     

    Appointment Type Permanent

     

    Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

     

    Travel Percentage 0%

     

    Workweek Mon-Fri

     

    Hours Per Week 37.5

     

    Workday

     

    From 9 AM

     

    To 5:30 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? No

     

    County New York

     

    Street Address 655 Third Avenue

     

    City New York

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 10017

     

    Duties 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.WORK 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 Qualifications 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.

     

    Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.

     

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

     

    Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist

     

    Telephone N/A

     

    Fax N/A

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street 655 Third Avenue

     

    City New York

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 10017

     

    Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY