Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.
Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required.
Performs other duties or special projects, as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of or ability to read, understand and communicate in layperson's terms about complex legislation, regulation, memorandums of understanding, contracts, and other documents
Must possess advanced research ability and information technology skills
Ability to prioritize workload; must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously, and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision
Experience in legislative/regulatory/government affairs desired
Must possess knowledge of business, and industry
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and foster communications with business professionals, public officials, legislators, general public, trade organizations, and NJEDA staff
Ability to obtain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Authority
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and NJEDA staff
Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, NJEDA staff, and external customers
NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required
Admission to and good standing with the New Jersey State Bar required
Minimum 8 years' experience in a legal capacity
Considerable experience reviewing legal documents, court dockets, and using third-party legal software (e.g., Lexis-Nexis) and other internet databases.
Experience drafting for inclusion in rules, regulations, contracts, legal templates, and creation/completion of the same.
Considerable knowledge of and experience drafting State and federal regulations and law, memorandums of understanding between government entities, and business contracting.
Proficiency in organizing significant amounts of materials with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience
Physical Demands
Minimal
Ability to work outside of normal business hours, as needed
Travel
As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc.
Certificates and Licenses Required
License: Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.
This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.
NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.
NJ SAME Program
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.
The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here (https://www.nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml) . If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.
This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility.
Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Requirements
Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
Must comply with the "New Jersey First Act" which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website.
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LocationUS-NJ
Job ID 2025-2204
Category/Department Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
