Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Facilities Corporation
Salary RangeFrom $76863 to $76863 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate and admission to the New York State Bar. Seeking candidate with three to four (3-4) years of progressive experience with general corporate matters including contracts and human resources; public finance; environmental law; or Local Finance Law. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be considered, at the discretion of the Corporation.
Knowledge/skill in the following areas is desired:
• Corporate law procedures and principles
• General Municipal and Local Finance Law, as well as contract and environmental law
• Public finance and investment laws and principles
• Capital markets
• Commercial transactions principles
• Legislative analysis and drafting
Knowledge/skill in the following areas is required:
• Efficient management of multiple projects
• Drafting of legal documents
• Negotiation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to interact well with people in a professional manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Word
All applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license as travel is necessary to attend conferences and bond closings and visit client communities.
Duties Description A Deputy Counsel provides assistance in meeting the legal needs of the Corporation.
Essential Job Functions
• Provide legal assistance to the Corporate Operations Division for various assignments including assisting with drafting and reviewing all contracts entered into by the Corporation, providing guidance on procurement matters and compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Assist with all legal aspects related to leveraged and direct bond financings including bond and loan structuring, tax analysis and the development and preparation of Public Offering Statements, bond purchase agreements and other related closing documents.
• Assist with the legal review of State Revolving Fund (SRF) applications, bond resolutions State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) compliance documents, inter-municipal agreements and other related materials associated with the timely closing of SRF short-term and long-term financings.
• Assist in monitoring investment guidelines, and existing investment portfolio as well as participate in the legal review and approval of additional permitted investments.
• Provide legal assistance for confidential Human Resources and Ethics matters, as well as various general corporate matters, as directed by the General Counsel.
• Monitor, identify, analyze and comment on changes in laws, rules, regulations, pertinent to bills and legislation impacting Corporation programs. Provide recommendations for, and revision of, impacted Corporation programs and documents.
Additional Comments In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original copy of documentation proving citizenship and/or legal right to work within three (3) days of effective date of appointment.
It is the policy of the State of New York and EFC to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
It is the policy of EFC to provide qualified persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs and activities of EFC, and to provide such persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary, to enjoy such equal opportunity, including accommodations in the recruitment process. Further, it is the policy of EFC to provide reasonable accommodation for religious observers.
It is the policy of EFC to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure effective communication of information to individuals with disabilities. If you need an auxiliary aid or service to make this information available to you, please contact EFC’s Human Resources Office at (518) 486-9267.
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