DASNY Employment Opportunities

Position Title:

General Counsel

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the greater public good. We currently have an opportunity for General Counsel for our Corporate Headquarters located in Albany, NY. This position will oversee the Dormitory Authority’s Counsel’s Office which provides legal services to all divisions and is responsible for supervising litigation to which the Authority is a party and providing legal advice on contracts, construction, bond issuances, asset management, investments, human resources, grant programs, corporate governance, legislation and all other activities of the Authority.

Responsibilities:

Serve as chief legal officer of the Authority.
Supervise and direct the activities of Counsel’s Office.
Advise and render opinions to the officers and members of the Authority as to all legal matters relating to the administrations, operations and financing of the Authority and as to the laws governing the programs of the Authority.
Draft, examine and approve as to legal compliance all forms, contracts or other documents necessary for all phases of the Authority’s work or purpose.
Coordinate with and assist bond counsel in the preparation of all documents related to the sale of the Authority’s obligations and the investment of the proceeds.
Participate in the preparation for and conduct of collective negotiations and the administration of collective bargaining agreements and personnel-related activities of employees of the Authority under his/her jurisdiction.
Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the Authority’s President may determine.

Qualifications: Juris Doctor, admitted and in good standing to practice law in New York State, and 13 years relevant post-bar law experience; management experience including 10 years supervising professional staff.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including choice of several health insurance plans; dental, vision, life, and LTD insurances; generous vacation, sick, and personal leave; deferred compensation investment program; state retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; training and development opportunities.

Please send a letter of interest with salary expectations and a detailed resume to:

                 Stacey Abrams - Human Resources
                 Dormitory Authority - State of New York
                 515 Broadway, Albany, NY  12207
                 Jobopps2@dasny.org
                 Fax: (518) 257-3550

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All offers will be contingent upon a thorough and in depth background check and submission of documents validating educational, professional and work credentials.