Associate Counsel

Empire State Development, NYS; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State Development, NYS seeks an Associate Counsel to provide legal assistance on matters including advising the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development, labor and employment issues, and FOIL requests. The role is based in Albany and is a permanent, full-time appointment.

The successful candidate will hold a J.D. and NY Bar, have at least four years of general legal experience, and possess strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. and NY State Bar admission required.
• Minimum 4 years general legal experience.
• Government experience or as outside counsel to government entities preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Minimum 50% in‑office presence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance to Empire State Development on various matters including advising the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development.
• Handle labor and employment issues as needed by ESD management.
• Respond to Freedom of Information Law requests.
• Provide other counsel as needed by ESD management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

In-office presence

Education

J.D. and NY Bar

Job description

The Associate Counsel will provide legal assistance to Empire State Development on various matters including advising the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development, labor and employment issues, Freedom of Information Law requests, and other counsel as needed by ESD management. The position is based in Albany and requires in-office presence with a permanent full-time appointment.

Key qualifications:

• J.D. and admission to New York State Bar
• Minimum 4 years of general legal experience
• Experience in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills
• Minimum 50% in-office presence required