JOB SUMMARY:  The General Counsel will oversee the Authority’s Legal department; including Special Counsel and Bond Counsel legal services, purchasing agreements and contracts, insurance and risk management and negotiating complex transactions, providing consultation to the Executive Director and all Authority departments and divisions, supervising legal investigations and serving as general counsel to the Authority’s governing body.
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Oversee and coordinate litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution in compliance with applicable law, utilizing innovative strategies and collaborating with internal and external legal support to protect against Authority liability.
Oversee the negotiation of complex agreements and relationships with Authority partners, suppliers and vendors to facilitate the Authorities redevelopment and investment mission.
Provide advice and counsel to senior management to lead risk management, regulatory and compliance functions consistent with Authority policies and procedures.
Interface with the Governor’s Authorities Unit on all legal matters for the Authority.
Plan, allocate and manage the Legal department’s financial budget by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to achieve fiscal responsibility.
Build strong external relationships by networking and communicating with external attorneys and experts, share legal expertise, best practices and foster mutual support.
Other related duties as assigned.

  
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:   

Juris Doctor (J.D.), with license to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
7-10 years of public body governance experience in a governmental or private sector organization or major law firm preferred.
7-10 years of experience managing a law department staff, with increasing levels of responsibility preferred.
Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across the Authority with all departments.
Ensure compliance with all Authority policies and procedures as well as State, Federal, and local regulations.
Ability to respond effectively to quickly changing priorities and responsibilities.