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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/21/25

Applications Due01/21/26

Vacancy ID200942

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleDeputy General Counsel, ESD

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $180000 to $205000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

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:
Serves as Deputy to the Legal Department’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Advises on corporate transactions and initiatives. Drafts and advises on legislation and policy. Manages and supervises legal and corporate secretary staff. Assist General Counsel with the administration of the Legal Department.

WORK PERFORMED:
· Counsel ESD officers and staff on law, litigation, policy formulation, legislation and administration, and specific project-related matters.
· Handle special projects and initiatives, and miscellaneous matters as determined by the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, including document drafting and negotiations.
· Oversee subsidiary and affiliated entity matters as directed by the General Counsel, including those of the New York Job Development Authority and the Department of Economic Development.
· Coordinate with staff, counsel and management of UDC’s sister agencies, authorities and the Executive Chamber.
· Supervise and assist outside counsel and other consultants on litigation, environmental and project-related matters.
· Supervise the work of the legal staff, including senior counsel, corporate secretaries, legal assistants and administrative assistants; train new members of the department.
· Promote effective and efficient interaction among interdisciplinary team members for the origination, approval, closing and ongoing management of projects.
· Draft and review legislation and regulations.
· Oversee legal aspects of Corporation procurements

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: J. D. or LLB from accredited law school; admission to New York State Bar.

Relevant experience required: Minimum of ten years’ experience; in-house, law firm (corporate), and/or prior governmental experience (economic development) desirable.

Knowledge required: General knowledge of law and legal concepts, corporate law, real estate development and public finance.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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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