Senior Counsel, Real Estate

Empire State; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Empire State Development is seeking a seasoned attorney to provide legal counsel to the corporation and the New York State Department of Economic Development. The role focuses on real estate, financing, and corporate matters, requiring strong writing and negotiation skills.

The position requires in-office presence with potential hybrid schedules and demands extensive experience in government-related legal work.

Qualifikationen

• Education: J.D. and admission to New York State Bar.
• Minimum eight years of general legal experience in relevant areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Aufgaben

• Advise Empire State Development and NYS Department of Economic Development on a range of matters.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents for real estate and economic development projects.
• Provide counsel to development and other departments; supervise outside counsel.
• Handle Freedom of Information Law requests and legislative drafting.
• Participate in corporate governance review of materials and resolutions.
• Perform other legal work as requested by the General Counsel.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Ausbildung

J.D. and NY Bar

Jobbeschreibung

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Professional New York City, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1707

Salary Range: $170,000.00 To $180,000.00 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:

• Drafting and negotiating legal documents necessary for implementation of ESD real estate and economic development projects;
• Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD's real estate development and to other ESD departments and ESD management as needed;
• Supervise and assist outside counsel and other consultants on project-related matters;
• Freedom of Information Law requests;
• Legislative Drafting;
• Corporate Governance including reviewing, drafting and interpreting Director's Materials and Resolutions; and
• Other legal work as requested by ESD's General Counsel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level Required : J.D. plus Admission to New York State Bar

Equivalent Experience Required: Minimum of eight years of general legal experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: real estate, financing and/or other corporate transactions. 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.