Senior Counsel, Real Estate

Empire State • New York, NY

1d • $170,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing legal assistance to the corporation on all aspects of its activities and functions as needed. Based on the experience of the selected candidate and the needs of Empire State Development (ESD), the selected candidate will represent and advise ESD on a variety of matters.

Requirements

• J.D. plus Admission to New York State Bar
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills
• A minimum of 50% in-office presence is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate, financing and/or other corporate transactions
• Experience working in government or as outside-counsel to governmental entities

Responsibilities

• 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
• Handle Freedom of Information Law requests
• Legislative Drafting
• Corporate Governance including reviewing, drafting and interpreting Director’s Materials and Resolutions
• Other legal work as requested by ESD’s General Counsel

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy
• Human Resources contact available for accommodation requests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior