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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/14/21

Applications Due11/14/21

Vacancy ID92809

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleCounsel (Assistant, Associate, or Senior based on experience)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt 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 New York

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Assistant Counsel:
Education level required: J. D. or LLB from accredited law school; admission to New York State Bar
Relevant experience required: Minimum of 2-3 years of post-admission legal experience in one or more of the following areas: economic development, corporate, real estate, contract law, litigation. 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.

Associate Counsel:
Education level required: J. D. or LLB from accredited law school; admission to New York State Bar
Relevant experience required: Minimum of 5 years of post-admission legal experience in one or more of the following areas: economic development, corporate, real estate, contract law, litigation. 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.

Senior Counsel:
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, litigation. 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

Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for providing legal assistance to the corporation on general corporate matters with a minimum of direct supervision.

WORK PERFORMED:

? Act as Records Access Officer for the Corporation, including receipt and response to all FOIL requests and communications with requesting individuals and entities.
? Perform research and prepare advice regarding FOIL and related matters
? Depending on the Corporation’s needs, may also perform the following tasks:
• 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.
• 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.


Additional Comments Salary commensurate with experience.

Position expected to work onsite and/or remote consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Donasia Holmes

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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