Assistant General Counsel

Summary

Provide timely, cost-effective and high quality legal and policy advice to executive and senior managers on the federal licensing of the Authority’s hydroelectric projects, as well as the compliance with said license, and state permitting for the siting and construction of transmission projects. ensuring timely submissions of applications and regulatory documents, compliance with implementation protocols, construction and maintenance conditions and associated legislative and regulatory matters. Supervise and develop legal and non-legal staff in support of the unit’s efforts in connection with the licensing of the Authority’s hydro units and construction of transmission projects, and coordinate assignments with outside counsel. A candidate for this position should have the ability to manage senior attorneys and report to the General Counsel on case status and strengths and weaknesses of Authority positions. An ideal candidate will have experience with managing regulatory license process, experience and good understanding of the NYS Public Service Law as it relates to regulatory matters and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings related to licensing and experience managing compliance expenditures related to licensing activities. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities

• Provide the General Counsel with assistance in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities
• To ensure the provision of quality legal assistance when called upon to support Authority activities
• To coordinate, supervise, and motivate the assignments of the Unit staff
• To assure continuing legal training and professional development opportunities for Unit staff
• Remain current on State legislation that could impact the Authority and its subsidiaries
• Manage and coordinate the work of attorneys including outside counsel and non-attorneys working on matters which are the responsibility of the Division
• Assure that timely and quality legal advice is provided to the Departments served by this position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage senior attorneys and report to the General Counsel on matter status and strengths and weaknesses of Authority positions
• Ability to interact with and manage outside counsel
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills required. Must understand computer presentation tools Must have ability to influence decisions by internal and external stakeholders through substantive knowledge, communication skills and demeanor.
• Superior negotiation skills required to build consensus and achieve resolution on issues within and outside the Authority
• Must be able to manage a small work group while acting as a senior individual contributor with own case/workload. Project management skills necessary.
• Must be an independent thinker, take "ownership" of issues and articulate interests and positions based on long-term legal and business interests of the Authority

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelors’ and Juris Doctorate degrees
• Admission to New York State Bar
• Minimum ten years of experience in related field 
• Minimum three years managerial or five years leading a team

Physical Requirements

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $200,900- $276,240. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. 
 
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violenc