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About the Role
Responsible for providing legal assistance to the corporation on all aspects of its activities and functions as needed.
Responsibilities
- 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 participating in related hearings and conferences.
- Assist Employment Counsel on Labor and Employment matters.
- Handle Freedom of Information Law requests.
- Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD departments and ESD management.
- Perform other legal work as requested by ESD’s General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.
Requirements
- Applicants must submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
- A minimum of 50% in-office presence is required.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Negotiation skills
Location
- In-office presence required
Work Type
- Hybrid work schedules may be possible
Experience Level
- Minimum of 4 years of general legal experience
- Experience working in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred
Education Level
- J.D. plus Admission to New York State Bar
About the Company
- Empire State Development (ESD) is the state’s economic development agency.
- New York State Department of Economic Development.
Equal Opportunity
- Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.