What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counsel position at Empire State Development?
Description
Duties Description
Responsible for providing legal assistance to the corporation on general corporate matters with a minimum of direct supervision.
Work Performed
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.
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.
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.
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000