Assistant General Counsel

Corporate New York, New York

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Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

BACKGROUND: 
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (the “Port Authority”) Law Department seeks experienced senior commercial attorneys to join its 100-person team as Assistant General Counsels for real estate and contracts. The work will consist of structuring, drafting, negotiation, risk analysis and advice related to: 
  
  • Real Estate transactions, including lease agreements for Port Authority-owned and operated assets, tenant management matters, landlord-tenant enforcement, interagency agreements, government approvals, licenses, permits and easements. 
  
  • Procurement and Contracts, including contracts for goods and services, maintenance and support contracts, construction contracts, financial contracts, technology contracts, related procurement matters, indemnification issue, intellectual property agreements, data sharing agreements, revenue and payment agreements, public-private partnership agreements, and confidentiality agreements. 
  
The ideal candidates will bring exceptional leadership skills, extensive legal expertise, and the ability to guide and manage a dynamic team of commercial attorneys. This position reports to the Chief Business Counsel and will encompass a broad range of sophisticated matters involving high-value commercial and real-estate transactions, domestic and international transportation-related transactions, technology transactions, complex procurement processes and contracts and all other contractual matters arising in the course of the Port Authority’s daily operations as well as corporate governance advice on internal approvals. 
  
QUALIFICATIONS: 
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: 
  
  • Member of the Bar in good standing in relevant jurisdictions, including New York or New Jersey. 
  • 15+ years of relevant legal experience with emphasis on one or more of the following areas:  general commercial transactions, real estate transactions, construction or procurement.   Law firm training is strongly preferred, but not required.    
  • 5+ years’ experience in the supervision of other attorneys. 
  
Ideal candidates will present the following profile: 
  • Proven ability to provide direction and supervision to a team of transactions attorneys, including case management and review/approval of complex legal documents while ensuring consistent high quality legal work. 
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical, and drafting skills, accompanied by outstanding communication skills. 
  • Proven track record to perform effectively under pressure and to reconcile competing priorities toward resolution. 
  • Exercise sound judgment, with savvy approach to recognition of intersection of public, business, and political components of work. 
  • Ability to think strategically and to act decisively while thoughtfully balancing and/or managing risk. 
  • Ability to take ownership of, and responsibility for, managing legal work on large, complex contracts with aggressive completion deadlines. 
  • Ability to operate in a constantly evolving complex legal environment, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and integrity. 
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, One Drive, Outlook, PowerPoint, Share Point, Word), Adobe Acrobat and familiarity with document/matter management systems. 
  
The Port Authority is also seeking staff commercial attorneys with less extensive experience to join the commercial team.  Attorneys who seek a broad range of exciting commercial drafting and negotiation opportunities for iconic infrastructure in the New York/New Jersey region should also let us know of your interest. 
  
Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements: 
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities. 
  
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is: 
  
Minimum: $175,000 Midpoint: $225,000 Maximum: $265,000 
  
In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on business needs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

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