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Senior Counsel

Battery Park City Authority · New York · New York

Role
Policy analyst
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Salary
$160,000 to $180,000 Annually
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Summary

The Senior Counsel will join the Battery Park City Authority's seven-member legal department, reporting to the General Counsel. This role involves serving as Ethics Counsel, managing compliance with state and local regulations, negotiating and reviewing agreements, and advising on corporate governance, real estate, construction, employment, and litigation matters for a public authority engaged in major environmental resiliency and infrastructure projects.

Key qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school and member in good standing with the New York State Bar
  • Minimum 6+ years of law firm, government, or in-house legal experience
  • Substantive experience in government, real estate transactions, contracting, procurement, construction, or litigation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to work independently on multiple projects
  • Exceptional critical writing and analysis skills with strong negotiating ability

Summarized by CivicWorks from the state’s posting — check the official listing for full details.

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