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Empire State Development Empire State Development provided pay range This range is provided by Empire State Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Description
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Duties Description
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 disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an 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:
Employment law matters including advising ESD with respect to requests for accommodations, internal investigations, disciplinary matters, and training and counseling as needed; Drafting and negotiating all 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; 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
Minimum Qualifications
Education level required: J.D. plus Admission to New York State Bar
For Senior Counsel Title: Minimum of eight years of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas preferred: employment law, real estate, financing and/or other corporate transaction. Experience working in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred.
For Associate Counsel Title: Minimum of four years of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas preferred: employment law, real estate, financing and/or other corporate transaction. 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.
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Associate/Senior Counsel
role at
Empire State Development 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Associate/Senior Counsel
role at
Empire State Development Empire State Development provided pay range This range is provided by Empire State Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Description
Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.
Duties Description
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 disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an 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:
Employment law matters including advising ESD with respect to requests for accommodations, internal investigations, disciplinary matters, and training and counseling as needed; Drafting and negotiating all 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; 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
Minimum Qualifications
Education level required: J.D. plus Admission to New York State Bar
For Senior Counsel Title: Minimum of eight years of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas preferred: employment law, real estate, financing and/or other corporate transaction. Experience working in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred.
For Associate Counsel Title: Minimum of four years of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas preferred: employment law, real estate, financing and/or other corporate transaction. 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.
Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionGeneral Business IndustriesEconomic Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Empire State Development by 2x Get notified about new Senior Associate Lawyer jobs in
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