Senior Attorney II (Real Estate)

SummaryProvide legal advice to the Power Authority's Trustees, senior management, and all Authority business units, focusing on the Real Estate division. This role involves handling all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, operation, and maintenance of Power Authority and Canal Corporation real estate interests. As a Sr. Attorney II, you will conduct legal research and drafting, with an emphasis on transactional, environmental, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters. You will collaborate internally on special projects to support NYPA’s strategic goals and work with external parties to manage real estate transactions, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel for Real Estate. #LI-CJ1ResponsibilitiesSupport senior management by providing legal advice and counsel on matters and transactions as directed by an Assistant General CounselResearch recent changes in law, rules and regulations related to NYPA and its subsidiaries, identify potential impact to business operations and recommend actions to overcome and/or offset any unfavorable outcome and provide counsel on the implementation of recommended actionConduct legal analysis of more complex or difficult issues. Draft transaction documents, governance documents, compliance programs, legal opinions and briefs.Present/communicate legal analysis on key issues to senior management, their potential impact on NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ programmatic and business operations and recommend course of actionAttend meetings with business unit clients and provide legal support and counsel relative to key issues, aligning business unit interests with enterprise-wide risk toleranceIndependently handle routine matters, cases and transactions on behalf of NYPA and its subsidiariesCollaborate with business unit clients to maintain and implement legal strategies that further NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ programmatic and business interestsServe 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 and report to Assistant General Counsel on major developmentsWork closely with and manage outside counsel to develop case and matter strategies and closely monitor billing practicesReport on major developments to an Assistant General CounselKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to provide timely responses and guidance to clients on more complex legal issues without the opportunity to conduct legal researchAbility to draft transaction documents, legal opinions and briefs with minimal supervision and revisionAbility to maintain professional, courteous and positive relations with business unit clientsDemonstrate ability to handle more complex transactions and cases independentlyMaintain good transaction and case management and time management skillsPossess deep verbal and written communication skillsDeep experience and knowledge of the Authority’s structure and policiesEducation, Experience and CertificationsJuris Doctor Degree, admission to the New York State Bar and admitted to practice in New York State and Federal courts is requiredMinimum 7 years of legal experience as a practicing attorneyExperience in one or more of the following areas: of law relevant to NYPA, such as real estate, energy, regulatory, litigation, municipal, commercial and project finance, and employmentExperience in utility industry and capital markets preferredPhysical RequirementsUp to 25% travel primarily within NY StateThe New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. 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 candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.