Public Sector Counsel: Employment & Compliance

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

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