Corporate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Government

New York City, NY

Corporate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Legal

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel in the Legal Department at the organization is tasked with engaging in a transactional legal practice. The responsibilities include:

- Handling business structuring and financial transactions, which encompass program structuring and individual transactions for tax incentives, tax-exempt bond financing, loans, equity investments, and similar financial dealings.
- Managing complex real estate transactions, including redevelopment projects, mixed-use developments, industrial, commercial, and affordable housing projects. This also includes ground leases, space leases, sales, Rights of First Offer (ROFOs), and Rights of First Refusal (ROFRs).

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of five years of post-law school legal transactional experience is required for this position.
- Candidates must establish residency in New York City within 180 days of their hire date.

Salary Information:
- The annual salary for the Senior Counsel position will be determined based on the number of years the applicant has been practicing law and will align with the salaries of current lawyers at the organization with similar experience. The salary range is from $130,000 to $192,000 USD.

About Us:
The organization is a mission-driven, nonprofit entity dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all residents of New York City. The organization's approach is comprehensive, focusing on four main strategies:
- Strengthening confidence in New York City as an excellent place for business.
- Growing innovative sectors with an emphasis on equity.
- Developing neighborhoods as optimal places for living, learning, working, and recreation.
- Delivering sustainable infrastructure to support communities and the city's future economy.

Benefits:
The organization is committed to providing competitive benefits to support the health, happiness, and work-life balance of its employees. These benefits include:
- Generous employer-subsidized health insurance, including medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
- Vision and hearing benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Fully employer-covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage.
- Up to 25 vacation days, floating holidays, and summer Fridays.
- Parental leave of up to 20 paid weeks.
- Retirement savings programs, including a company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan and a 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan.
- Tuition reimbursement program and continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- College savings plan and backup childcare.
- Gym membership discounts and a membership for mindfulness and mental health support.
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and more.

The benefits are subject to modification at any time at the organization's discretion. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and social responsibility by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. The organization's strength is derived from the unique talents of its employees, reflecting the diversity of New York City.

For more information, visit the organization's website.