Associate Counsel

Empire State Development; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Empire State Development seeks an Associate Counsel to provide in-house legal support to the corporation and related NYS agencies. The role involves advising on a range of matters, including minority and women’s business development, labor issues, FOIL requests, and strategic guidance to ESD management.

Required is a J.D. with admission to the New York State Bar and at least four years of general legal experience; government experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and New York State Bar admission.
• At least 4 years of general legal experience; government or external counsel to governmental entities preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Empire State Development (ESD) and related NYS entities on a variety of matters.
• Represent and advise ESD and the NYS Department of Economic Development on matters including DMWBD duties, employment matters, FOIL requests, and strategic advice to ESD departments.
• Perform other legal work as requested by ESD's General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.

Skills

Legal analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Education

J.D. and NYS Bar admission

Job description

Duties Description

• 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:

• 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.

Qualifications

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.