New York Power Authority · 17 hours ago
Senior Attorney II (Real Estate)
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $196K/yr
7+ years expThe New York Power Authority is seeking a Senior Attorney II focused on Real Estate to provide legal advice to its Trustees and senior management. This role involves handling real estate transactions, conducting legal research, and collaborating on strategic projects to support the Authority's goals.
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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 impact to business operations and recommend actions to overcome and/or offset any unfavorable outcome and provide counsel on the implementation of recommended action
Conduct 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 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 and 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
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor Degree, admission to the New York State Bar and admitted to practice in New York State and Federal courts is required
Minimum 7 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
Experience 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 employment
Ability to provide timely responses and guidance to clients on more 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
Demonstrate ability to handle more complex transactions and cases independently
Maintain good transaction and case management and time management skills
Possess deep verbal and written communication skills
Deep experience and knowledge of the Authority's structure and policies
Preferred
Experience in utility industry and capital markets preferred
Company
New York Power Authority
New York Power Authority is the largest state public power organization,producing some of the cheapest electricity.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin E. Driscoll
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Kessler
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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