Associate Counsel

Empire State; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State Development in Albany, NY seeks an Associate Counsel to provide legal support on the corporation’s activities, requiring a J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar.

The position requires at least 50% in-office presence, with hybrid work possible based on duties. Responsibilities include serving as counsel to the NY Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development, assisting Employment Counsel on labor matters, handling FOIL requests, advising ESD departments, and other

Qualifications

• J.D. required with admission to New York State Bar.
• Minimum 4 years of general legal experience; government or government entity experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal counsel to Empire State Development (ESD) on a variety of matters.
• Assist Employment Counsel on Labor and Employment matters.
• Handle Freedom of Information Law requests and related processes.
• Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD departments and management.
• Perform other legal work as requested by ESD’s General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.

Skills

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Education

J.D. and NY Bar admission

Job description

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Associate Counsel

Legal Professional Albany, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1725

Salary Range: $128,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

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 disabilitiesare 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:

• 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;
• Assist Employment Counsel on Labor and Employment matters;
• Freedom of Information Law requests;
• Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD departments and ESD management as needed; and
• Other legal work as requested by ESD’s General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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 ingovernment 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.