Senior Counsel, Real Estate

Senior Counsel, Real Estate

Date Posted: 10/05/26

Applications Due: 01/05/27

Vacancy ID: 226321

Basics

NY HELPS: No

55-b/c Eligible: No

Agency: Empire State Development, NYS

Title: Senior Counsel, Real Estate

Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: None listed

Salary Range: From $170000 to $180000 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 37.5

From: 9 AM

To: 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: No

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: New York

Street Address: 5 Grand Central East

City: New York

State: NY

Zip Code: 10017

Job Specifics

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.

How to Apply

Name: Jane Martinez – HR Recruiter

Telephone: N/A

Fax: N/A

Email Address: [email protected]

Street: 5 Grand Central East

City: New York

State: NY

Zip Code: 10017

Notes on Applying: External 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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