Description:

Summary:
Provides legal advice/counsel to all A Government Entity's business and functional areas. Researches, analyzes, and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations. Identifies, monitors, and addresses issues of legal risk. Informs and contributes to the structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approval of legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents. May represent A Government Entity during litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities. Specialties may include but are not limited to Contract Management, Employment Law, Governmental/Regulatory Affairs and Litigation. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of an Assistant General Counsel, work directly with senior management to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of A Government Entity's and its subsidiaries' business operations to provide relevant legal advice, research and support
Research recent changes in law, rules and regulations related to A Government Entity's and its subsidiaries' business activities, and draft relevant memoranda and/or update governance or transactional documents accordingly
Conduct legal research, analyze and draft legal opinions and briefs
Attend meetings with senior management, with or without senor level attorneys, and provide support and counsel relative to key legal issues to support the business units
Handle cases and informal disputes on behalf of A Government Entity and its subsidiaries with supervisory oversight in judicial or other administrative forums
Interact with clients to develop and implement strategies that further A Government Entity's and its subsidiaries programs and related business activities
Serve on committees and/or task forces and report to Assistant General Counsel on progress and developments as legal issues arise
Report on major developments to supervisory senior attorneys and/or an Assistant General Counsel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to conduct advanced legal research and critically analyze case law and statutes
Ability to draft legal opinions and briefs
Ability to achieve and maintain professional, courteous and positive relations with clients
Demonstrate advanced ability to handle projects and transactions independently
Advanced case management and time management skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Advanced experience and knowledge of the Authority's structure and policies
Advanced ability to work with all levels of the organization
Must be detail and multi-task oriented
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion

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 5 years of legal experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas: of law relevant to A Government Entity, such as energy, regulatory, litigation, commercial and finance, and employment
Experience in utility industry preferred

Physical Requirements:
Up to 25% travel primarily within NY State