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Uphold

<div>
 <strong>
  About Uphold
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking, and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services, and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes pioneering financial services easy and trusted for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.
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 <br/>
 To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.
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 <br/>
 The opportunity
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Senior Counsel will be responsible for general corporate matters, negotiating commercial agreements, and a key contributor to the design and implementation of risk management strategies and regulatory compliance alongside Uphold&rsquo;s General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams. The ideal candidate is a self-driven lawyer capable of taking full ownership of a wide variety of legal and risk management matters at the Company relevant to a highly regulated and fast-growing company. As a result, the Senior Counsel will play an important role in the success and continued growth of Uphold. This position is full-time and exempt, and based in New York. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors.
  </li>
  <li>
   Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product, and Engineering.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company, including developments in the regulation of digital assets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company.
  </li>
  <li>
   Other duties as required or assigned.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Law degree from a recognized university.
  </li>
  <li>
   Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity.
  </li>
  <li>
   8 - 10+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in cryptocurrency/fintech strongly preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working with regulators or for a regulated business is a plus.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a great attitude.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 What we have to offer you
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 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   An amazing work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep up innovating and challenging more each day.
  </li>
  <li>
   An international team, in a cutting edge field, working on the most fascinating projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Growth and career opportunities, and the chance to be proactive and creative.
  </li>
  <li>
   A flexible and enthusiastic work environment that offers you snacks, a lot of coffee and other great benefits.
  </li>
  <li>
   Open and transparent culture - we get together on a weekly basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over food and drinks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success.
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   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Be part of a great company that is revolutionizing financial services. Apply now!
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 If this job isn&rsquo;t exactly what you are looking for, visit our careers page to check out all our exciting opportunities.
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 <br/>
 Salary: $200,000+ bonus, benefits, unlimited PTO
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 EEOC Employer
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 We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. Difference makes us stronger and better - together.
</div>


Senior Legal Counsel

New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>HOUSING PRESERVATION &amp; DVLPMNT
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Posted On: </b><b>10/23/2025
</b></div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>Full-Time
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div><div><b>NYC-ALL BOROS</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>No Exam Required
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
<div><b>Contracts &amp; Real Estate Divisi</b></div>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><b>Salary Range:</b></div><b>
</b><div><b>$140,000.00 &ndash; $150,000.00</b></div><b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><div>About the Agency:<br>
<br>
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city&rsquo;s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.<br>
<br>
<ul><li>We maintain building and resident safety and health</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.</li></ul><br>
HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of &ldquo;Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness,&rdquo; Mayor Adams&rsquo; comprehensive housing framework. To support this important work, the administration has committed $5 billion in new capital funding, bringing the 10-year planned investment in housing to $22 billion the largest in the city&rsquo;s history. This investment, coupled with a commitment to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers, is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York City&rsquo;s complex housing crisis, by addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and increasing opportunities for equitable growth<br>
<br>
Your Team:<br>
<br>
Within HPD&rsquo;s Office of Legal Affairs (OLA&rsquo;s), the Contracts and Real Estate Division (CRED) handles, among other things, all of HPD&rsquo;s legal work related to real estate development, land-use planning, and asset management. The division&rsquo;s primary responsibility is to provide legal services to the Agency&rsquo;s affordable housing development programs, including by advising on real estate financings, sales and leases of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements, and by closing the Agency&rsquo;s real estate transactions. The division is also responsible for advising on planning, pre-development, and asset management matters and affordable housing development policy and program design and implementation.<br>
<br>
Your Impact:<br>
<br>
As an Associate General Counsel, you will be a senior legal advisor to the Agency in support of the City&rsquo;s ambitious affordable housing plan. You will also lead, support, and train a team of talented lawyers and support staff.<br>
<br>
Your Role:<br>
<br>
Your role will be to supervise a team of approximately 4-6 professionals who advise the Agency&rsquo;s development programs on transactional real estate matters, in addition to associated offices on related matters. You will also provide legal advice and strategic guidance to senior Agency staff regarding real estate transactions and related issues. You will report to the Deputy General Counsel for Real Estate Transactions.<br>
<br>
Your Responsibilities:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Supervise and mentor lawyers and support staff who advise on construction and permanent real estate financings, sales and leases of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements, and who close the Agency&rsquo;s real estate transactions.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Prepare and review, and supervise the preparation and review of, complex legal documents related to real estate transactions and governmental approvals.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Negotiate, and supervise the negotiation of, difficult and complex legal issues, transactions, and documents pertaining to the implementation of affordable housing capital programs.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Analyze federal, state, and local laws and regulations.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to senior Agency staff.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Work collaboratively with Agency colleagues and partners</li></ul><br>
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005</div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
<br>
<br>
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.</p><p><b><br>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness</b></p><br>
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.<br>
<p><b>
Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
New York City Residency is not required for this position<br>
<p><b>
Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
</div><div><div><p><b>
</b></p><p><b>Shortlist</b></p>
</div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job ID
</b></div><div><b>752691</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title code</b></div>
<div><b>95005</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Civil service title</b></div>
<div><b>EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title classification</b></div>
<div><b>Non-Competitive-5</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Business title</b></div>
<div><b>Associate General Counsel</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posted until</b></div>
<div><b>11/21/2025</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Experience Level: </b></div><b>Manager
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job level</b></div>
<div><b>M1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Number of positions</b></div>
<div><b>1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Work location</b></div>
<div><b>100 Gold Street</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Category: </b></div><b>Legal Affairs
</b></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Associate General Counsel</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Associate General Counsel

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>HOUSING PRESERVATION &amp; DVLPMNT
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Posted On: </b><b>10/24/2025
</b></div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>Full-Time
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div><div><b>NYC-ALL BOROS</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>No Exam Required
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
<div><b>Contracts &amp; Real Estate Divisi</b></div>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><b>Salary Range:</b></div><b>
</b><div><b>$120,000.00 &ndash; $130,000.00</b></div><b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><div>About the Agency:<br>
<br>
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation&rsquo;s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and diverse, thriving neighborhoods for New Yorkers through loan and development programs for new affordable housing, preservation of the affordability of the existing housing stock, enforcement of housing quality standards, and educational programs for tenants and building owners.<br>
<br>
Your Team:<br>
<br>
Within HPD&rsquo;s Office of Legal Affairs (OLA&rsquo;s), the Contracts and Real Estate Division (CRED) handles, among other things, all of HPD&rsquo;s legal work related to real estate development, land-use planning, and asset management. The division&rsquo;s primary responsibility is to provide legal services to the Agency&rsquo;s affordable housing development programs, including by advising on real estate financings, sales and leases of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements, and by closing the Agency&rsquo;s real estate transactions. The division is also responsible for advising on planning, pre-development, and asset management matters and affordable housing development policy and program design and implementation<br>
<br>
Your Impact:<br>
<br>
You will be part of a team of talented attorneys and support staff who provide critical legal services to the agency as it executes the City&rsquo;s ambitious affordable housing plan.<br>
<br>
Your Role:<br>
<br>
Your role will be to provide legal services to the agency&rsquo;s affordable housing development programs and associated offices on related matters.<br>
<br>
Your Responsibilities:<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Support the agency&rsquo;s development programs by providing legal services to the agency&rsquo;s affordable housing development programs.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Perform closings of construction and permanent financings, dispositions of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Prepare and review complex legal documents related to real estate transactions and governmental approvals.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Analyze federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Handle other complex legal issues pertaining to the implementation of affordable housing programs.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Negotiate difficult and complex issues, transactions, and documents.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Work collaboratively with agency colleagues and partners.</li></ul><br>
Preferred skills<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Experience in a transactional real estate practice.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Familiarity with State and City laws and rules relating to affordable housing creation and preservation, including, for example, statutory loan authorities under the Private Housing Finance Law and General Municipal Law, rent stabilization and the Rent Stabilization Code, and New York City zoning and land use laws and regulations</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Familiarity with federal, state, and local affordable housing subsidy programs and policy</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Excellent writing, legal research, and analytical skills</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Experience managing and supervising attorneys and other professionals</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to draft legislation and rules</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to review and analyze proposed legislation and rules</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ability to liaise with litigation counsel to protect Agency programs and processes</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li></ul><br>
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005</div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
<br>
<br>
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.</p><p><b><br>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness</b></p><br>
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.<br>
<p><b>
Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
New York City Residency is not required for this position<br>
<p><b>
Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
</div><div><div><p><b>
</b></p><p><b>Shortlist</b></p>
</div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job ID
</b></div><div><b>752810</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title code</b></div>
<div><b>95005</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Civil service title</b></div>
<div><b>EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title classification</b></div>
<div><b>Non-Competitive-5</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Business title</b></div>
<div><b>Executive Agency Counsel</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posted until</b></div>
<div><b>12/22/2025</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Experience Level: </b></div><b>Manager
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job level</b></div>
<div><b>M1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Number of positions</b></div>
<div><b>1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Work location</b></div>
<div><b>100 Gold Street</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Category: </b></div><b>Legal Affairs
</b></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Executive Agency Counsel</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Executive Agency Counsel

Sony Music Entertainment

<div>
 <strong>
  About The Orchard
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Orchard is looking for an experienced transactional
 <strong>
  attorney
 </strong>
 with a M&amp;A background to join its transactional business and legal affairs team.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  What You'll Do
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Draft and negotiate a range of transactional and commercial agreements focusing on M&amp;A-related and equity acquisition
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct and manage legal due diligence for potential transactions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout a transaction&rsquo;s life cycle.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes, diligence and execution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Potential for additional deal work, including for joint venture agreements,distribution agreements, vendor/services agreements and licenses.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on various inquiries from internal business units, including contract research and analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage outside counsel.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Who You Are
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   6+ years&rsquo; experience at a major law firm (preferably in IP or Corporate, with a minimum of 3+ years in M&amp;A)
  </li>
  <li>
   JD from a reputable law school
  </li>
  <li>
   Member of New York Bar in good standing
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
  </li>
  <li>
   Team player with an ability to work with others within group and across divisions
  </li>
  <li>
   Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience independently negotiating complex business transactions
  </li>
  <li>
   Flexibility to assist the legal team in its activities as needs arise
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What We Give You
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  </li>
  <li>
   A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
  </li>
  <li>
   Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity &amp; Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
  </li>
  <li>
   An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life &amp; disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
  </li>
  <li>
   Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
  </li>
  <li>
   Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  </li>
  <li>
   The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
  </li>
  <li>
   Time off for a winter recess
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <em>
  The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </em>
 The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 New York Pay Range
 <br/>
 <br/>
 $145,000&mdash;$180,000 USD
</div>


Counsel, (Mergers & Acquisitions) Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard

NYC Housing Authority

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><b>Posted On: </b><b>10/24/2025
</b></div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>Full-Time
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div><div><b>NYC-ALL BOROS</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>No Exam Required
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
<div><b>Law Dept-Legal Counsel</b></div>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><b>Salary Range:</b></div><b>
</b><div><b>$106,404.00 &ndash; $120,000.00</b></div><b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><p>The NYCHA Law Department&rsquo;s Legal Counsel Division provides legal advice to the agency in legislative, regulatory, and compliance matters and other initiatives. The unit assists the agency in formulating and implementing policies and procedures and provides support to internal business partners by researching a host of legal issues affecting their operations.<br>
<br>
Responsibilities of the Agency Attorney III include, but are not limited to, the following:<br>
<br>
1. Analyze proposed and existing federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules to determine their effects on NYCHA and to assist in implementation.<br>
2. Collaborate with internal partners in the preparation of policies and procedures affecting the agency&rsquo;s operations.<br>
3. Coordinate with agency partners to implement the transition of certain public housing developments to the Section 8 program.<br>
4. Provide legal advice in connection with implementation of pilot programs and other initiatives.<br>
5. Perform other related duties.<br>
<br>
Additional Information<br>
1. This position may be eligible for a two day per week work from home option.<br>
2. Resume and cover letter must include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate&rsquo;s efforts, not those of a reviewer; three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate&rsquo;s professional skills; and a copy of the candidate&rsquo;s law school transcript.<br>
3. Salary level depends upon qualifications and experience.<br>
4. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).<br>
5. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.<br>
<br>
NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees&rsquo; Retirement System (NYCERS).<br>
<br>
Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
<br>
<br>
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.<br>
<br>
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087</p><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either &quot;2&quot; or &quot;3&quot; below.
<br>
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
<br>
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
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Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
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In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
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To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.</p><p><b><br>
Preferred Skills</b></p><br>
1. Strong legal analysis, research, writing, and verbal skills. 2. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 3. Ability to work independently and in team settings to produce high-quality, timely legal work. 4. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure. 5. Familiarity with housing laws and regulations, affordable housing, real estate, administrative law, or legislative and rulemaking processes desirable. Experience in laws and regulations governing the public housing or Section 8 programs is a plus.<br>
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness</b></p><br>
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.<br>
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Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
NYCHA has no residency requirements.<br>
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Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
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</b></div><div><b>750021</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title code</b></div>
<div><b>30087</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Civil service title</b></div>
<div><b>AGENCY ATTORNEY</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Title classification</b></div>
<div><b>Non-Competitive-5</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Business title</b></div>
<div><b>Agency Attorney 03</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posted until</b></div>
<div><b>11/12/2025</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Experience Level: </b></div><b>Experienced (Non-Manager)
</b></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job level</b></div>
<div><b>03</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Number of positions</b></div>
<div><b>1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Work location</b></div>
<div><b>Policy</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Category: </b></div><b>Legal Affairs
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Agency Attorney 03

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

<div><div><div><div><b>Job ID:</b> 12577</div>
<div><b>Business Unit:</b> MTA Construction &amp; Development</div>
<div><b>Location:</b> New York, NY, United States</div>
</div><div><div><b>Regular/Temporary:</b> Regular</div>
<div><b>Department:</b> Construction Contracts</div>
<div><b>Date Posted:</b> Jul 31, 2025</div>
</div></div><div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><div><b>This position is eligible for telework</b><b>,</b><b> which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.</b></div><div><b><br>
</b></div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:</div><div><br>
Assistant General Counsel</div></div><div><div><br>
AGENCY:</div><div><br>
Construction &amp; Development</div></div><div><div><br>
DEPT/DIV:</div><div><br>
Contracts/Construction Contracts</div></div><div><div><br>
REPORTS TO:</div><div><br>
Executive Vice President &amp; General Counsel</div></div><div><div><br>
WORK LOCATION:</div><div><br>
2 Broadway</div></div><div><div><br>
HOURS OF WORK:</div><div><br>
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)</div></div><div><div><br>
HAY POINTS:</div><div><br>
830</div></div><div><div><br>
SALARY RANGE:</div><div><br>
$116,473 to $158,572</div></div><div><div><br>
DEADLINE:</div><div><br>
Open until filled</div></div></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Summary</b></div><p>
MTA Construction and Development Company (MTA C&amp;D) is the construction arm of the MTA and is responsible for all capital projects for the MTA operating agencies. We seek a practicing attorney who will report to the Deputy General Counsel and be accountable for providing legal counsel, contract management, procurement, risk management, and policy advice to MTA C&amp;D executives and management on a broad range of issues to protect and preserve the agency's legal interests. This position will handle a wide range of topics touching every department within the agency, including construction, real estate, procurement, human resources, program controls, intellectual property, media, and environmental issues. The position will also assist the Deputy General Counsel in addressing complex matters for the General Counsel and agency executives.</p><p>
The Contracts Department provides legal advice on all construction contracts, litigation and claims, and change orders, as well as third-party real estate agreements and condemnation proceedings. In addition, the department provides legal advice on human resources, environmental, personal injury, intellectual property, Freedom of Information Law, public relations and legislative matters, and other issues relating to MTA C&amp;D.</p><p>
The Contracts Department is a service provider to clients within MTA C&amp;D and is responsible for all procurement activities within the agency.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
Responsibilities</b></div><p>
Provide in-house legal counsel and business strategies for all activities affecting the agency to help agency executives make business decisions that will protect the agency's legal rights and minimize risk. Must be accountable for a broad range of practice areas, including real estate acquisitions, construction, contract drafting, federal and state compliance obligations, environmental issues, and human resources matters.</p><p>
Draft and review multi-million construction contracts and multi-million design and professional services contracts to ensure compliance with MTA policy and state and federal regulations. Interpret and analyze complex technical engineering plans, designs, and specifications to ensure that contract requirements are written to minimize legal risk and contractor claims.</p><p>
Analyze construction design plans, specifications, schedules, and estimates to determine the merit of contractor claims. Make recommendations on legal strategies for handling claims.</p><p>
Represent MTA C&amp;D in dispute resolution proceedings concerning complex construction claims with high values.</p><p>
Negotiate multi-million dollar construction contract changes to preserve the agency's legal rights, minimize delays, and protect the project's budget and schedule.</p><p>
Develop and implement a compliance training program for procurement and construction management staff and consultants to ensure that all actions conform to contract requirements, agency policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations.</p><p>
Represent the agency in complex and sensitive special assignments as requested by the General Counsel.</p><p>
Coordinate and monitor work performed by outside counsel.</p><p><b>
E</b><b>ducation</b></p><p>
A Law Degree (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar of the State of New York are required.</p><p>
A minimum of one (1) year of progressively independent legal experience in a law firm, a governmental legal office, or a company's in-house legal department is required.</p><p>
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.</p><p>
Some background or education in engineering, construction, or architecture is preferred.</p><p>
Some experience in working on matters involving construction projects and/or real estate matters and familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal laws is preferred.</p><p>
Some experience in contract drafting or litigation is preferred.</p><p>
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, writing, and communication skills.</p><p>
Must be capable of building and maintaining client relationships.</p><p><b>
Other Information</b></p><p>
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law &amp; the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the &quot;Commission&quot;).
</p><p><b>Selection Criteria</b></p><p>
Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
</p><p><b>How to Apply</b></p><div></div><div><br>
MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the &quot;Careers&quot; link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Equal Employment Opportunity</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.</div><div></div><div><br>
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.</div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant General Counsel

Battery Park City Authority

<div>The Battery Park City Authority is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to care for Battery Park City working closely with New York City and New York State. The Associate General Counsel will join a collaborative seven-member legal department and report directly to the General Counsel. This role offers the opportunity to represent a New York State public authority engaged in a major environmental resiliency project among other infrastructure projects throughout Battery Park City. The Associate General Counsel will work closely with other department attorneys, staff, and outside counsel on a wide range of matters, including but not limited to construction matters, ethics, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, real estate and procurement.<p></p><p><b><br>
Essential Duties:</b></p><ul><li>
Negotiate, draft, review and revise a wide variety of agreements, including residential and commercial ground leases and amendments, construction agreements, design agreements, license agreements, consulting agreements with architects, engineers, construction managers, and agreements relating to other transactional matters</li><li>
Work with various departments of the Authority to assist in developing lawful and sound policies and procedures, and assist in developing and implementing compliance mechanisms, as appropriate</li><li>
Research legal issues and provide written and verbal recommendations or memoranda</li><li>
Assist in the preparation of board materials and provide advice on corporate governance matters</li><li>
Review compliance of tenants and contractors with lease and contractual requirements; develop, recommend, and implement enforcement options</li><li>
Advise on the procurement process, including establishment and monitoring of and compliance with the best practices; liaise with the Director of Diversity/Deputy Chief Contracting Officer/EEO Officer in order to maximize the usage of MWBEs</li><li>
In consultation with the General Counsel, supervise outside counsel on a variety of litigation matters, including but not limited to commercial, construction and employment matters</li><li>
Perform additional duties as directed</li></ul><p><b>
Education and Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school</li><li>
Member in good standing with the New York State Ba</li><li>
A minimum of six (6) or more years of law firm, government or applicable in-house experience required</li><li>
Substantive experience in one or more of the following practice areas is preferred: significant real estate transactional matters, contracting and procurement, construction or litigation</li></ul><p><b>
Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to interact with high level executives and stakeholders</li><li>
Ability to work on multiple projects independently and simultaneously</li><li>
Ability to interpret statutes, case law, policies and other legal documents, and effectively communicate the content of those documents to applicable constituents</li><li>
Ability to prioritize a heavy and varied workload, be responsive and timely, and effectively serve the Authority in a collaborative, teamwork-oriented manner</li><li>
Exceptional skills in critical writing and analysis</li><li>
Excellent negotiating skills</li><li>
Ability to think strategically and proactively evaluate risk factors impacting business decisions</li></ul><p><b><br>
Physical Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.</li></ul><p></p><p><i><br>
Battery Park City Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</i></p></div>

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