General Counsel & Secretary

Description

• Along with NYSERDA’s Government Affairs Team, oversee the consideration and drafting of legislation affecting the Authority's programs or NYS energy policy, generally.
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
• Ensure that all NYSERDA processes are carried out in conformance with applicable laws.
• Act as Counsel to New York’s State Energy Planning Board and Co-Counsel to the Climate Action Council
• Along with the Authority's other Officers, provide general management of the Authority, including the development of policies and procedures related to operations and program design.
• Act as the chief legal advisor and general counselor to the President and CEO, the Officers and Executive Team, the Authority’s Board, and the Authority in general.
• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
• Complex regulatory proceedings involving energy- and environment-related matters;
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.
• Set the policy direction, general oversight and performance of Counsel’s Office.
• Deal with a broad range of confidential and sensitive matters.
• Act as the primary interface between NYSERDA and the Office of the Governor's Counsel and ensures that NYSERDA’s legal work is coordinated with that of other State entities.
• As Secretary to the Authority, coordinate and manage all matters related to meetings of the Authority’s Board of Directors and communications with Board Members related to such matters.
• Drive projects forward by gathering and effectively organizing required information, communicating effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, developing and monitoring plans, and keeping track of responsibilities and commitments of the team members.
• Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce.
• Work closely with the attorneys in the Counsel’s Office and NY Green Bank on a range of matters to ensure coordination among attorneys and with respect to the NYSERDA programs they advise.

Requirements

• At least fifteen years of experience in at least one of the following areas including seven years in a supervisory role:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present and execute innovative ideas.
• Able to handle stressful situations with measured calmness and decisiveness.
• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and either a license to practice law in New York State or ability to make an application for such license.
• Must be New York State residents for the duration of their employment.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application and for the duration of their employment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information.
• Proven ability to build trust, confidence, respect, and effective working relationships among individuals at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders and business partners.
• Able to travel occasionally among our Albany, Buffalo, and NYC locations (10-20%).
• A genuine passion for issues related to energy and environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance