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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/05/26

Applications Due01/05/27

Vacancy ID226321

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Counsel, Real Estate

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $170000 to $180000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

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 5 Grand Central East

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 accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing legal assistance to the corporation on all aspects of its activities and functions as needed.

WORK PERFORMED:

Based on the experience of the selected candidate, and based on the needs of ESD, the selected candidate will represent and advise Empire State Development and the New York State Department of Economic Development (together "ESD") on a variety of matters potentially including but not limited to:

• Drafting and negotiating legal documents necessary for implementation of ESD real estate and economic development projects;
• Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD's real estate development and to other ESD departments and ESD management as needed;
• Supervise and assist outside counsel and other consultants on project-related matters;
• Freedom of Information Law requests;
• Legislative Drafting;
• Corporate Governance including reviewing, drafting and interpreting Director's Materials and Resolutions; and
• Other legal work as requested by ESD's General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications • Education Level Required: J.D. plus Admission to New York State Bar

• Equivalent Experience Required: Minimum of eight years of general legal experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: real estate, financing and/or other corporate transactions. Experience working in government or as outside-counsel to governmental entities preferred.
• Knowledge Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills.
• A minimum of 50% in-office presence is required.

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 Recruiter

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

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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