Associate/Senior Council Position Available In New York, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Empire State Development, NYS The job title for the vacancy. Title Associate/Senior Council The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Other Professional Careers The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit None listed The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $135000 to $180000 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 655 Third Avenue The city where the vacancy is located. City New York The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10017 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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 an 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: oEmployment law matters including advising ESD with respect to requests for accommodations, internal investigations, disciplinary matters, and training and counseling as needed; oDrafting and negotiating all legal documents necessary for implementation of ESD real estate and economic development projects; oProvide counsel and strategic advice to ESD’s real estate development and to other ESD departments and ESD management as needed; oFreedom of Information Law requests; oLegislative Drafting; oCorporate Governance including reviewing, drafting and interpreting Director’s Materials and Resolutions; and oOther legal work as requested by ESD’s General Counsel. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

Education level required: J.D. plus Admission to

New York State Bar For Senior Counsel Title:

Minimum of eight years of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas preferred: employment law, real estate, financing and/or other corporate transaction. Experience working in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred.

For Associate Counsel Title:

Minimum of four years of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas preferred: employment law, real estate, financing and/or other corporate transaction. 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 regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Salary range as specified. Comprehensive benefits package. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone N/A The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax N/A Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 655 Third Avenue The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10017 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on

Applying External Candidates:

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Internal Candidates:

Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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