Position Overview: The Senior Counsel position provides legal support and representation in connection with NYCEDC's programs and projects. This role delivers practical, solution-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders, represents NYCEDC's interests in complex transactions, and supports corporate governance and compliance across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead and manage complex transactional matters across NYCEDC's portfolio, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of agreements such as contracts of sale, leases, licenses, permits, consultant and professional services agreements, funding and loan agreements, construction and development contracts, operating agreements, and related instruments.
- Advise on transactions involving real estate and economic development projects, including waterfront, transportation, maritime, capital and infrastructure investments, and financing and tax-exempt transactions for NYCIDA and Build NYC Resource Corporation.
- Represent NYCEDC in negotiations with developers, lenders, public agencies, consultants, and other third parties, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and risk tolerance.
- Effectively communicate NYCEDC's legal and corporate policies to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage transactions through closing by coordinating with internal teams, external counsel and counterparties to ensure timely and accurate execution of project documents.
- Advise NYCEDC staff on legal, contractual, and corporate compliance matters, and support litigation and dispute-related issues in coordination with the New York City Law Department and other City agencies, as needed.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, guidance, and analyses on matters of law and policy for the General Counsel and NYCEDC staff.
- Prepare, review, and present materials for the Boards of Directors of NYCEDC, NYCIDA, and Build NYC Resource Corporation., as well as handle other corporate governance matters.
- Support the General Counsel on additional initiatives, including development of form agreements, program and policy development, corporate matters, and personnel matters, as assigned.
Qualifications:- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school; active admission and in good standing with the New York State Bar required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of post-law school legal experience, with a focus on transactional practice in areas such as real estate, finance, construction, contracts, or related fields.
- Demonstrated communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts and concisely.
- Legal research, analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Client service orientation and ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
- Proven ability to understand and manage complex, multiparty transactions.
- Advanced drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision while exercising sound judgment.
- New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire.
Salary Range
$135,000-$140,000 USD
NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more
Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.
