Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $128000 to $135000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

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 Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12245

Job Specifics

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 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 Serve as legal counsel to the New York State Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) with duties including drafting appeal responses and participate in related hearings and conferences;
o Assist Employment Counsel on Labor and Employment matters;
o Freedom of Information Law requests;
o Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD departments and ESD management as needed; and
o Other legal work as requested by ESD’s General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.

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

For Associate Counsel Title: Minimum of 4 years of general legal experience. 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.

How to Apply

Name Alfred Robinson – HR Recruiter

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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