Senior Attorney II (Real Estate)

Provide legal advice to the Power Authority's Trustees, senior management, and all Authority business units, with a focus on the Real Estate division. Handle all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, operation, and maintenance of Power Authority and Canal Corporation real estate interests.

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 impacts to business operations and recommend actions to mitigate unfavorable outcomes. Provide counsel on implementing recommended actions.
• Conduct legal analysis of complex or difficult issues. Draft transaction documents, governance documents, compliance programs, legal opinions, and briefs.
• Present and communicate legal analysis on key issues to senior management, including potential impacts on NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ programmatic and business operations, and recommend courses 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. 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree, admission to the New York State Bar, and admitted to practice in New York State and Federal courts.
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas of law relevant to NYPA: real estate, energy, regulatory, litigation, municipal, commercial and project finance, and employment.
• Experience in the utility industry and capital markets preferred.

Skills

• Ability to provide timely responses and guidance to clients on 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.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions and cases independently.
• Strong transaction and case management, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep experience and knowledge of the Authority’s structure and policies.

Physical Requirements

• Up to 25% travel, primarily within New York State.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $157,000–$196,000 for White Plains and $136,000–$170,000 for Albany. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.