Associate Counsel
Company: Empire State
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description *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 an 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:
Drafting and negotiating all legal documents necessary for
implementation of ESD real estate and economic development
projects; Provide counsel and strategic advice to ESD’s real estate
development and to other ESD departments and ESD management as
needed; Freedom of Information Law requests; Legislative Drafting;
Corporate Governance including reviewing, drafting and interpreting
Director’s Materials and Resolutions; and Other legal work as
requested by ESD’s General Counsel. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum
Requirements: Education level required: J.D. plus Admission to New
York State Bar For Associate Counsel Title : Minimum of four years
of general legal experience in one or more of the follow areas
preferred: real estate, financing and/or other corporate
transaction. 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.
Keywords: Empire State, Yonkers , Associate Counsel, Legal , New York City, New York
