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Posted June 05, 2024

Senior Counsel, Legal

New York City Economic Development Corporation
New York, NY Full Time
Reference: NewYorkCityEconomicDevelopmentCorporation4374806006

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the Citys diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview: NYCEDC is seeking an attorney with experience in business structuring, and financial transactions to engage in a transactional practice as a Senior Counsel within NYCEDCs Legal Department including program structuring and individual transactions for tax incentives. tax exempt bond financing, loans, equity investments and more.

Qualifications:

  • At least five years of post-law school legal transactional experience is required.
  • New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire

Annual Salary: Salary will depend on the number of years the applicant has been a practicing lawyer and will be commensurate with salaries of current NYCEDC lawyers who have been practicing for a similar length of time. Salaries will range from $130,000 to $192,000.

Salary Range
$130,000—$192,000 USD

About Us: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. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place 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 citys future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

  • Generous employer subsidized health insurance
  • Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
  • Vision and hearing benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Short term and long-term disability coverage
  • 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
  • Up to 25 vacation days
  • Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
  • Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
  • Retirement savings programs
    • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
    • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • College savings plan
  • Backup childcare
  • Gym membership discounts
  • A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
  • Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

For more information, visit our website atedc.nyc.

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