The candidate must be enrolled in a JD program or be a recent graduate, have a passion for NYCEDC's mission, be proficient in database and presentation tools, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented and organized, and be proactive and able to work in cross-functional teams.

The summer legal intern at the New York City Economic Development Corporation will support attorneys with legal research, contract review, and preparing for executive committee and board approvals.

Legal

United States

New York

Medium

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organisation that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors with a focus on equity; build neighbourhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.



Government

New York City Economic Development Corporation

Building strong neighborhoods. Creating good jobs.

<ul><li>The Legal Department provides general representation to NYCEDC and its related companies. Attorneys in the Department negotiate and draft contracts covering the transactions and programs of these companies, negotiate and draft contracts for the design, engineering and construction of NYCEDC’s capital projects, counsel as to applicable law, provide general corporate advice and assistance and manage the companies’ claims and litigations. Recent project include providing legal support for NYCIDA tax exempt financings for Yankee and Citi Field Stadiums, and Hudson Yards building construction; structuring a loan program for small businesses in Queens; negotiating long term ground leases for the Staten Island Ballpark, amusement space in Coney Island, film studio development in Bush Terminal, and a mixed use affordable housing project in the Bronx; and collaborating with other departments and City agencies to release an RFP to deploy city-wide broadband service.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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The Legal Department provides general representation to NYCEDC and its related companies. Attorneys in the Department negotiate and draft contracts covering the transactions and programs of these companies, negotiate and draft contracts for the design, engineering and construction of NYCEDC’s capital projects, counsel as to applicable law, provide general corporate advice and assistance and manage the companies’ claims and litigations. Recent project include providing legal support for NYCIDA tax exempt financings for Yankee and Citi Field Stadiums, and Hudson Yards building construction; structuring a loan program for small businesses in Queens; negotiating long term ground leases for the Staten Island Ballpark, amusement space in Coney Island, film studio development in Bush Terminal, and a mixed use affordable housing project in the Bronx; and collaborating with other departments and City agencies to release an RFP to deploy city-wide broadband service. 

Summer Intern, Legal

Requirements

Responsibilities

New York City Economic Development Corporation

Mission & Purpose