Corporate Counsel - Remote

Ensemble Performing Arts•New York, NY

4d•$145,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking an experienced legal generalist to join as Corporate Counsel and serve as a key legal partner to their performing arts business units. This role will focus on commercial contracts, compliance, and operational matters. It is a full-time, remote position, with a preference for candidates in the Eastern or Central time zones. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned lawyer to provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance that furthers performing arts education nationwide. The Corporate Counsel will embed in the businesses, learn their strategic needs, and operate with an ownership mindset, working independently and collaboratively to build a scalable in-house legal function.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership in good standing.
6+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including commercial leases.
Strong business judgment with an entrepreneurial, strategic mindset.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence our partners within and outside the organization.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Executive presence and confidence while advising senior leadership.
Curious, adaptable and motivated to grow with a scaling organization.
Ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance.
High integrity, discretion and strong ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in the performing arts and/or performing arts education.
Top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal experience.
Multi-site businesses.
Some general litigation, employment law and/or compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and operating businesses on operational, compliance, and other legal matters.
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a range of commercial agreements (e.g., leases, NDAs, employment agreements and license agreements) from initial intake through execution, aligning executives and resolving legal and business issues.
Design, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards and proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks across business units.
Build scalable legal infrastructure and processes (e.g., templates, playbooks, policies and decision frameworks) to support growth while maintaining risk discipline.
Balance legal risk and business objectives to enable informed, high-quality decision-making.
Collaborate with the legal team to ensure consistent, high-quality legal support.
Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, efficient outcomes.
Drive and execute cross-functional/cross-business initiatives.