Deputy General Counsel

*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:

Serves as Deputy to the Legal Department’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Advises on corporate transactions and initiatives. Drafts and advises on legislation and policy. Manages and supervises legal and corporate secretary staff. Assist General Counsel with the administration of the Legal Department.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Counsel ESD officers and staff on law, litigation, policy formulation, legislation and administration, and specific project-related matters.
• Handle special projects and initiatives, and miscellaneous matters as determined by the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, including document drafting and negotiations.
• Oversee subsidiary and affiliated entity matters as directed by the General Counsel, including those of the New York Job Development Authority and the Department of Economic Development.
• Coordinate with staff, counsel and management of UDC’s sister agencies, authorities and the Executive Chamber.
• Supervise and assist outside counsel and other consultants on litigation, environmental and project-related matters.
• Supervise the work of the legal staff, including senior counsel, corporate secretaries, legal assistants and administrative assistants; train new members of the department.
• Promote effective and efficient interaction among interdisciplinary team members for the origination, approval, closing and ongoing management of projects.
• Draft and review legislation and regulations.
• Oversee legal aspects of Corporation procurements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level required: J. D. or LLB from accredited law school; admission to New York State Bar.

Relevant experience required: Minimum of ten years’ experience; in-house, law firm (corporate), and/or prior governmental experience (economic development) desirable.

Knowledge required: General knowledge of law and legal concepts, corporate law, real estate development and public finance.