Senior Attorney

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Senior Attorney
Duties: Prepares bid and request for proposal and contract documents and oversees compliance. Works on a variety of legal matters, including drafting commercial leases, preparing concession agreements and permits, drafting regulations and policy documents, conducting legal research, preparing materials for Board of Directors, and coordinating overall compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the State Public Authorities Law. position is an integral part. Reporting to the General Counsel, works closely with the Deputy General Counsel, Executive staff, and Department heads to ensure systematic compliance with applicable laws and regulations for all procurements and contracts. position also works closely with outside counsel and staff, including three other members of the Legal Department. Developing and ensuring conformity with governance, procurement and employee policies and regulations; negotiating and drafting development and funding agreements, construction contracts, leases, permits and a variety of other agreements; providing oversight and ensuring compliance with employment law and labor management requirements; monitoring compliance with state and federal development and environmental permits; interacting with federal, state and local governmental agencies and public interest groups; and handling and supervising outside counsel concerning commercial real estate transactions, leases, employment and construction law matters and various Article 78, commercial and tort litigation. Work directly with Department staff on the preparation and management of RFPs, bids and procurement packages; Negotiate and prepare contracts with selected vendors; Prepare Board of Directors’ meeting memos and resolutions; Assist on commercial real estate transactions and prepare permits and concession agreements; Assist in strategizing about litigation matters, including Article 78 actions; Respond to legal inquiries involving FOIL requests, funding agreements, construction contracts and disputes, employment law and torts litigation; Conduct legal research and prepare legal memorandum on issues that impact the Park; Troubleshoot and identify legal matters pertaining to regulatory issues impacting; Prepare annual MWBE and SDVOB plans and oversee quarterly compliance reporting; Train staff members on procurement policies and State MWBE and SDVOB guidelines to ensure contract compliance.

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