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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleAssociate/Senior Counsel

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $135000 to $180000 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 Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12245

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:
Responsible for providing legal assistance to the corporation on all aspects of its activities and functions as needed.

WORK PERFORMED:
Based on the experience of the selected candidate, and based on the needs of ESD, the selected candidate will represent and advise Empire State Development and the New York State Department of Economic Development (together “ESD”) on a variety of matters potentially including but not limited to:
o Employment law matters including advising ESD with respect to requests for accommodations, internal investigations, disciplinary matters, and training and counseling as needed;
o Drafting and negotiating all legal documents necessary for implementation of ESD real estate and economic development projects;
o Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD’s real estate development and to other ESD departments and ESD management as needed;
o Freedom of Information Law requests;
o Legislative Drafting;
o Corporate Governance including reviewing, drafting and interpreting Director’s Materials and Resolutions; and
o Other legal work as requested by ESD’s General Counsel.

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

For Senior Counsel Title: Minimum of eight years of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas preferred: employment law, real estate, financing and/or other corporate transaction. Experience working in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred.

For Associate Counsel Title: Minimum of four years of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas preferred: employment law, real estate, financing and/or other corporate transaction. Experience working in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred.

Knowledge Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills. A minimum of 50% in-office presence is required.

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 N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@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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