Description:
The Opportunity:A Non-Profit Organization seeks an individual to provide expert and strategic legal counsel and advice to A Non-Profit Organization's board, Chief Executive Officer, and senior leadership on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, employment law, governance, compliance, intellectual property and litigation. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel, will oversee drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and partnership agreements and providing legal and ethics advice on a range of matters. The General Counsel will also play a role in developing new organizational policies, building compliance infrastructure, and supporting organizational growth and development.
Core Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of Host Organizations/partnership contracts and a variety of organizational and client agreements that minimize risks and secure A Non-Profit Organization's rights.
- Manage A Non-Profit Organization's necessary insurance coverages and claims, including but not limited to, liability, malpractice, Directors & Officers insurance, etc.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of the organization's legal affairs including compliance and risk management
- Provide expert and strategic legal counsel to the Board of Directors, CEO, and Senior Leadership on a wide range of legal matters.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate legal considerations into organizational activities.
- Monitor laws and regulations, develop legal policies, and provide proactive solutions to mitigate risks.
- Advise on employment legal issues and oversee policy drafting and review.
- Stay updated on laws and policies affecting A Non-Profit Organization's mission and health.
- Manage engagement with outside counsel and oversee training on ethnics and compliance
- Perform additional duties as required.
Position Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in New York State
- Additional MA or BSc in Business Administration, a plus
- Minimum of 7 years practice experience with an established non-profit or law firm.
- Proven general counsel experience in non-profit environment preferred
- Overall broad legal knowledge (contract law, litigation, labor law, etc.)
- Experience with government contracts or grants preferred
- Experience with contract drafting and negotiation
- Knowledge of federal and state laws governing business, non-profit organizations, and employment
- Proven ability to provide clear, concise and actionable legal advice
- In depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
- Ability to manage difficult and complex situations with tact and excellent judgment. High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment