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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/21/25

Applications Due01/21/26

Vacancy ID200943

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%

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:
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.

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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