Review Vacancy
TitleSpecial Counsel (Generation Development, & Siting)
Salary RangeFrom $184360 to $230450 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expert knowledge in business activities related to a critical function and or its subsidiaries
Ability to creatively and effectively solve problems of diverse scope and substantial complexity
Demonstrate broad knowledge of organizational business activities and how they interact and serve its mission and strategic vision
Solid understanding of legal and public policy implications of organizational business operations
Advanced in-depth understanding of an organization’s past and current operational structure, its mission, policies and relationships between local, state and federal government
Proven high level leadership and management skills with experience providing mentorship to team members
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong and creative negotiating skills
Demonstrates consistently expert judgment and decision-making ability on highly complex issues
Education, Experience and Certifications
Juris Doctor Degree, admission to the New York State Bar and admitted to practice in New York State and Federal courts is required
Minimum 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience managing employees/leading a team preferred
Expertise in one or more of the following areas of law relevant to NYPA, such as energy, regulatory, litigation, commercial and finance, and employment
Experience in utility industry preferred
Duties Description Work closely with the EVP and General Counsel and collaborate with Assistant General Counsels to provide expert legal advice and counsel to senior executive leadership on matters of strategic importance to NYPA and/or its subsidiaries
Provide advice and counsel to the General Counsel and senior leadership in the handling of complex cases having a significant impact on NYPA’s and/or its subsidiaries’ operations and strategies that may involve facts open to interpretation where legal precedent may not exist
Propose solutions and influence business decisions by executive leadership on complex matters of critical importance
Recommend operational strategies with direct impact on results
Identifies risks and constraints and proposal actionable plans for solution implementation
Oversee special projects and assign team members to serve on task forces and/or committees assembled to explore and implement new programs to be delivered by NYPA and its subsidiaries
Advise senior leadership on the feasibility and projects and or programs needed for changes in law and regulation
Lead team members in developing sophisticated legal analysis and diagnostics to creatively build strategic positions that will advance business objectives
Approve the department’s training materials/presentations for distinct areas of law and their impact to organizational and business-related programs
Serve on committees and/or task forces in a legal advisory capacity, providing legal support as needed to achieve the goals of the committee and/or task force and report to General Counsel and or senior leadership as needed
Manages experienced professionals, supervisors and/or managers who exercise latitude and independence in assignments
Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results. Manages staff including performance reviews, salary administration, and succession
Additional Comments Summary
Works closely with the EVP & General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel (AGC) for Commercial Operations and Legislative Affairs, as well as other AGCs. Provides expert legal services to one or more major departments or functions and/or performs special legal assignments of major importance in a complex and highly specialized legal field(s). Work involves facts that are open to various interpretations; applicable precedents may not exist and the law may not specifically relate to or regulate the particular situation. Provides direct support for implementing NYPA’s expanded authority for renewable generation and related programs, including strategic planning and legal support, applications for siting, permitting and other governmental approvals, and drafting and negotiating development, financing, construction, power sales and other related agreements. Involvement has a significant impact on organization operations and strategies.
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