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*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.
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 REQUIREMENTS:
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.
- $150,000 - $180,000/year
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