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Responsibilities
Work closely under the direction of an Assistant General Counsel, or an assigned mentor, to learn about NYPA and its subsidiaries, their mission, strategic vision and business activities
Develop a general understanding of NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ enabling legislation and related statutes contained in the Public Authorities Law, as well as the areas of law practiced by the law department
Attend meetings with Senior level attorneys
Assist senior level attorneys in research and drafting memoranda on basic issues affecting NYPA
Develop relationships with clients and learn how to communicate effectively with them
Assignments may involve fact gathering, summarizing the results of fact gathering, assimilation of information and reporting on same
- $99,350 - $124,190/year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to conduct basic, yet thorough, legal research
Ability to concisely draft legal memoranda and briefs/pleadings
Ability to develop basic understanding of utility industry and NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ business units
Must be organized and be able to prioritize assignments
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Education, Experience and Certifications
Juris Doctor Degree and admitted to practice in New York State is required
Summary
The Law Department provides legal advice and counsel to all of NYPA’s business and functional areas and seeks to fill the position of Attorney I. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel for the Contracts, Licensing and Environmental group, the ideal candidate will be flexible to engage on a variety of manners with an eagerness to learn and grow as an Attorney supporting the utility industry. You will have opportunities to support senior counsel on a variety of matters through legal research and drafting, with a focus on transactional, environmental, corporate governance and regulatory compliance as they relate to NYPA's mission. You will have opportunities to collaborate internally to promote consistency in contract terms, support special projects to meet NYPA’s strategic goals and adopt the use of technology to achieve efficiencies in a collaborative environment.
Please submit application here: https://careers.nypa.gov/job/White-Plains-Attorney-I-NY-10601/1267820600/
