Assistant General Counsel

A minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law as an attorney in real estate, finance, construction law, contract law, litigation or related areas.

Demonstrated experience leading complex transactional matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and closing sophisticated agreements and transactions.

Must have substantive knowledge of legal principles and practices applicable to real estate, finance, construction law, contracts, litigation, or related practice areas.

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy

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The Assistant General Counsel serves as a senior legal advisor and transactional attorney for NYCEDC, providing strategic legal counsel in support of the organization's economic development, real estate, financing, infrastructure, and corporate initiatives.

The Assistant General Counsel leads the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex transactions; advises internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory, contractual, governance, and risk management matters; and represents NYCEDC's interests in dealings with external parties, governmental entities, and partner organizations.

The role also provides leadership, mentorship, and oversight to legal staff,

serves as a trusted partner to the General Counsel in advancing departmental and organizational priorities, and generally represents the interests of NYCEDC.

Perform all aspects of transactional practice of NYCEDC as a lead attorney, which may include any of the following matters:

drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of complex agreements, contracts and instruments, including contracts of sale, leases, permits, licenses, consultant agreements, funding agreements, loan agreements, construction contracts, operating agreements and similar documents for complex projects, including projects involving real estate development, waterfront development, transportation, maritime, capital and infrastructure funding and investment and NYCIDA and Build NYC Resource Corporation (“Build NYC”) financing transactions;