Senior Attorney II (Real Estate)

New York Power Authority • United States, United States • 4d ago

Location:

White Plains, USAlbany, US

Summary

Provide legal advice to the Power Authority's Trustees, senior management, and all Authority business units, focusing on the Real Estate division. This role involves handling all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, operation, and maintenance of Power Authority and Canal Corporation real estate interests. As a Sr. Attorney II, you will conduct legal research and drafting, with an emphasis on transactional, environmental, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters. You will collaborate internally on special projects to support NYPA's strategic goals and work with external parties to manage real estate transactions, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel for Real Estate. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities

Support senior management by providing legal advice and counsel on matters and transactions as directed by an Assistant General Counsel

Research recent changes in law, rules and regulations related to NYPA and its subsidiaries, identify potential impact to business operations and recommend actions to overcome and/or offset any unfavorable outcome and provide counsel on the implementation of recommended action

Conduct legal analysis of more complex or difficult issues. Draft transaction documents, governance documents, compliance programs, legal opinions and briefs.

Present/communicate legal analysis on key issues to senior management, their potential impact on NYPA's and its subsidiaries' programmatic and business operations and recommend course of action

Attend meetings with business unit clients and provide legal support and counsel relative to key issues, aligning business unit interests with enterprise-wide risk tolerance

Independently handle routine matters, cases and transactions on behalf of NYPA and its subsidiaries

Collaborate with business unit clients to maintain and implement legal strategies that further NYPA's and its subsidiaries' programmatic and business interests

Serve on committees and/or task forces in a legal advisory capacity, providing legal support as needed to achieve the goals of the committee and/or task force and report to Assistant General Counsel on major developments

Work closely with and manage outside counsel to develop case and matter strategies and closely monitor billing practices

Report on major developments to an Assistant General Counsel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to provide timely responses and guidance to clients on more complex legal issues without the opportunity to conduct legal research

Ability to draft transaction documents, legal opinions and briefs with minimal supervision and revision

Ability to maintain professional, courteous and positive relations with business unit clients

Demonstrate ability to handle more complex transactions and cases independently

Maintain good transaction and case management and time management skills

Possess deep verbal and written communication skills

Deep experience and knowledge of the Authority's structure and policies

Education, Experience and Certifications

Juris Doctor Degree, admission to the New York State Bar and admitted to practice in New York State and Federal courts is required

Minimum 7 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney

Experience in one or more of the following areas: of law relevant to NYPA, such as real estate, energy, regulatory, litigation, municipal, commercial and project finance, and employment

Experience in utility industry and capital markets preferred

Physical Requirements

Up to 25% travel primarily within NY State

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $157,000-$196,000for White Plains and $136,000-170,000 for Albany. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email? accessibility@nypa.gov .

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