General Counsel & Secretary Job at NYSERDA in City of Albany

Job Overview

General Counsel & Secretary – NYSERDA
The General Counsel and Secretary will lead and administer legal advice in all matters affecting the Authority. The role works at the highest levels of government on regulatory, policy, legislative, litigation, contract, and administrative matters and serves as the chief legal advisor to the President and CEO, the Officers and Executive Team, and the Authority’s Board. The position reports directly to the President and CEO as a NYSERDA Officer and is a member of the Executive Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the chief legal advisor and general counselor to the President and CEO, the Officers and Executive Team, and the Authority’s Board.
• Provide general management of the Authority, including development of policies and procedures related to operations and program design.
• Coordinate and manage all matters related to meetings of the Authority’s Board of Directors and communications with Board Members.
• Act as the primary interface between NYSERDA and the Office of the Governor’s Counsel; ensure NYSERDA’s legal work is coordinated with other State entities.
• Oversee the consideration and drafting of legislation affecting the Authority’s programs or NYS energy policy, in collaboration with the Government Affairs Team.
• Serve as Counsel to New York’s State Energy Planning Board and Co‑Counsel to the Climate Action Council.
• Set policy direction, general oversight, and performance of the Counsel’s Office.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the Counsel’s Office and NY Green Bank to ensure coordination on NYSERDA programs.
• Ensure all NYSERDA processes are conducted in conformance with applicable laws.
• Drive projects forward by gathering and organizing required information, communicating with stakeholders, developing and monitoring plans, and tracking responsibilities of team members.
• Handle a broad range of confidential and sensitive matters.
• Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizen at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
• New York State resident for the duration of employment.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and license to practice in New York State or the ability to apply for such license.
• At least fifteen years of experience in one of the following areas, including seven years in a supervisory role:
• Energy and energy efficiency regulatory, finance, and legal affairs.
• Complex regulatory proceedings involving energy‑ and environment‑related matters.
• Business organization and corporate law.
• Government contracting involving sophisticated technologies and energy‑related initiatives.
• Legislative and related New York State public authority legal and oversight matters.
• Passion for issues related to energy and environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present and execute innovative ideas.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to aggregate and analyze information quickly.
• Proven ability to build trust, confidence, respect, and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with calmness and decisiveness.

Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Legal
Industries: Government Administration

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for your resume.

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