Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/07/21
Applications Due: 05/07/21
Vacancy ID: 85761
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleSenior Counsel
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $115000 to $130000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County New York
Street Address 633 Third Avenue
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code12245
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & 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. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and provide business-practical legal advice a strong plus. Ideal candidate will have relevant in-house or public sector experience, including exposure to large-scale development projects.
Knowledge of construction and zoning laws regulation desirable
Duties Description 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Leah Schanke
Telephone N/A
Fax N/A
Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov
Address
Street 633 Third Avenue
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10017
Notes on ApplyingSEND RESUME TO: Resumes@esd.ny.gov, indicating job title in subject line and salary requirement in email body
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