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The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey · 2 days ago

Assistant General Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $265K/yr

15+ years exp

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is seeking experienced Senior Commercial Attorneys to join its Law Department as Assistant General Counsels for Real Estate and Contracts. The role involves structuring, drafting, negotiating, and providing risk analysis and advice on real estate transactions and procurement contracts.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Legal expertiseReal estate transactionsContract negotiationTeam supervisionAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsSound judgmentRisk managementDetail-orientedStrategic thinking

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement

Company

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.

Founded in 1921

5001-10000 employees