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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Counsel

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $175000 to $185000 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

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Education level required: J.D. plus Admission to New York State Bar

Equivalent Experience required: Minimum of ten years of general legal experience including real estate, financing and or other corporate transactions. Experience working in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred.

Knowledge required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills. Knowledge regarding government procurement, public private partnerships, real estate development preferred.

ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD.

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:
Represent and advise the Corporation on all aspects of its activities and functions as needed, in particular with respect to corporate and real estate matters, financing, grants and loans. Prepare and negotiate legal documents for the implementation of real estate projects and general corporate matters; provide advice to ESD departments on real estate and other areas of law. This position requires someone who is able to work largely independently with little to moderate supervision on high profile, complex matters.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Assist ESD’s Real Estate Department in drafting, developing and overseeing RFPs.
• Draft and negotiate all legal documents necessary for implementation of ESD real estate projects and other programs as needed.
• Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD’s real estate department and to other ESD departments and ESD management as needed.
• Supervise outside counsel and consultants as needed.
• Draft legislation and regulations as necessary.
• Represent ESD at meetings and Public Hearings.
• Assist with such other legal work as assigned.

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

Fax

Email Address resume@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal 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 consideration

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