Associate Counsel
Empire State Development, NYS · Albany · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Closes
- Feb 9, 2027
- Salary
- $128,000 to $135,000 Annually
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Summary
The Associate Counsel will provide legal assistance to Empire State Development on various matters including advising the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development, labor and employment issues, Freedom of Information Law requests, and other counsel as needed by ESD management. The position is based in Albany and requires in-office presence with a permanent full-time appointment.
Key qualifications
- J.D. and admission to New York State Bar
- Minimum 4 years of general legal experience
- Experience in government or as outside counsel to governmental entities preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills
- Minimum 50% in-office presence required
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