General Counsel & Secretary

Overview

Chief legal advisor and secretary overseeing NYSERDA's legal, regulatory, and board matters.

Key Responsibilities

• legal coordination
• legislation drafting
• capital attraction
• regulatory compliance
• board liaison
• policy oversight

Tasks

-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. -Along with NYSERDA’s Government Affairs Team, oversee the consideration and drafting of legislation affecting the Authority's programs or NYS energy policy, generally. -Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy. -Deal with a broad range of confidential and sensitive matters. -Complex regulatory proceedings involving energy- and environment-related matters; -Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition. -Act as Counsel to New York’s State Energy Planning Board and Co-Counsel to the Climate Action Council -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. -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. -Ensure that all NYSERDA processes are carried out in conformance with applicable laws. -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. -Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York. -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. -Set the policy direction, general oversight and performance of Counsel’s Office. -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

• juris doctor
• ny license
• 15+ years
• supervisory
• analytical
• communication

What You Bring

-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. -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. -At least fifteen years of experience in at least one of the following areas including seven years in a supervisory role: -Able to handle stressful situations with measured calmness and decisiveness. -Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application and for the duration of their employment. -Must be New York State residents for the duration of their employment. -A genuine passion for issues related to energy and environment. -Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present and execute innovative ideas. -Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information.

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About Nyserda

-Advancing clean energy solutions across New York State since 1975. -Funding research, technology development, and energy efficiency programs. -Collaborating with local governments, businesses, and residents for sustainable solutions. -Driving innovations in energy production, distribution, and efficiency. -Launching groundbreaking projects like offshore wind farms and energy storage solutions. -Supporting initiatives from residential solar power to large-scale wind farms. -Working to reduce carbon emissions while improving economic growth and energy reliability.

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