Attorney

The Port Authority of NY & NJ•New York, NY

148d•$120,978 - $197,652•Hybrid

About The Position

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Law Department seeks experienced transactional attorneys to join its 100-person team. Attorneys will serve as legal advisors on high-value, high-visibility matters central to the Port Authority’s mission and operations, advising on real estate transactions, procurement, and commercial contracts. The role involves managing significant transactions from inception through execution, providing real-time risk analysis, and delivering practical, business-oriented advice grounded in sound legal reasoning. The position reports to the Chief Business Counsel and includes transportation-related transactions, complex procurement matters, corporate governance issues, and internal approval processes. The position permits remote work for a maximum of one day per week. In-person collaboration is essential, and regular in-office or team collaboration days may be required based on business needs. The expected compensation range is $120,978 to $197,652, depending on experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The Port Authority offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

Requirements

Be a member of the Bar in good standing in relevant jurisdictions, including New York or New Jersey.
Have at least 6 years of relevant legal experience, with emphasis on one or more of general commercial transactions, real estate transactions, construction, or procurement.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transactions and serving as primary drafting counsel.
Exceptional drafting ability, including the ability to craft clear, simple, self-executing agreements across a wide variety of transactions.
Experience structuring transactions and advising stakeholders on risk allocation.
A proven track record of leading negotiations and bringing complex deals through execution.
Attention to detail and strong analytical judgment.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and reconcile competing priorities toward resolution.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters while recognizing the intersection of public, business, and political components of work.
Ability to think strategically and act decisively while thoughtfully balancing or managing risk.
Ability to take ownership and responsibility for managing legal work on large, complex contracts with aggressive completion deadlines.
Ability to operate in a constantly evolving, complex legal environment while maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat; and familiarity with document and matter management systems.

Nice To Haves

Law firm training is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, negotiate, and advise on real estate transactions, including complex leases, ground lease and development agreements, interagency agreements, government approvals, licenses, permits, and easements.
Structure, draft, negotiate, and advise on procurement and commercial contracts, including goods and services, maintenance and support, construction, financial, and technology contracts.
Address indemnification and risk allocation provisions, intellectual property agreements, data sharing agreements, revenue and payment agreements, public-private partnership agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Manage significant transactions, including all drafting and negotiation, and provide real-time risk analysis.
Deliver practical, business-oriented advice grounded in sound legal reasoning.
Handle transportation-related transactions, complex procurement matters, corporate governance issues, and internal approval processes.