Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/21/25
Applications Due: 01/21/26
Vacancy ID: 200943
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleSenior Counsel
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $150000 to $180000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County New York
Street Address 655 Third Avenue
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10017
Job Specifics
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 general corporate matters with a minimum of direct supervision.
WORK PERFORMED:
• Drafts and negotiates all legal documents necessary for ESD and Department of Economic Development (DED) programs.
• Represents ESD on all aspects of various general corporate matters including economic development projects, bond financings, environmental issues and litigation.
• Provides counsel and advice to various ESD and DED departments.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with UDC Act, economic development laws and all UDC legislation and related laws and regulations.
• Performs administrative and miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Senior Vice President/Legal.
• Supervises outside counsel and consultants for ESD.
• Supervises Assistant Counsels on general corporate and other legal matters.
• Drafts legislation and regulations and provides advice to ESD with respect to proposed legislation that might affect ESD.
• Represents ESD at Public Hearings.
• Initiates solutions to legal problems.
Minimum Qualifications Education level required: J. D. or LLB from accredited law school; admission to New York State Bar.
Relevant experience required: Minimum of 8 years of post-admission legal experience in one or more of the following areas: economic development, corporate, real estate, contract law, large scale project management.
Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist
Telephone N/A
Fax N/A
Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov
Address
Street 655 Third Avenue
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10017
Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp
Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration
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