*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:
- Serve as legal counsel to the New York State Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) with duties including drafting appeal responses and participate in related hearings and conferences;
- Assist Employment Counsel on Labor and Employment matters;
- Freedom of Information Law requests;
- Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD departments and ESD management as needed; and
- Other legal work as requested by ESD’s General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements:
Education level required: J.D. plus Admission to New York State Bar
For Associate Counsel Title: Minimum of 4 years of general legal experience. 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.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- At least 4 years of general legal experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- At least 50% in-office presence
- Cover letter submitted with resume
- Experience working in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities
What We Do
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance. ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com) Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.
