Senior-level Economic Development Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Senior-level Economic Development Associate Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in advising domestic and international companies on complex expansion and relocation projects. This role involves managing legal aspects related to corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities, datacenters, distribution centers, and large offices, with a focus on sectors such as automotive, life sciences, and aviation. Bar admission is required.

Duties:

• Advise domestic and international clients on complex expansions and relocations, including corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities, datacenters, distribution centers, and large offices.
• Provide legal expertise on economic development projects across various sectors, including automotive, life sciences, and aviation.
• Manage legal aspects of site selection, land acquisition, and development.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to economic development and real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with clients, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate project approvals and execution.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on economic development laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Develop and implement strategies to address legal and regulatory challenges.
• Provide strategic advice on zoning, land use, incentives, and compliance issues.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in New York.
• 6-8 years of experience in economic development law, focusing on expansions and relocations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects related to corporate facilities and large offices.
• Experience in automotive, life sciences, and aviation sectors is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Expertise in economic development law and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting legal documents for large-scale development projects.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in legal research and strategic planning.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.