Senior Director, Legal Counsel

United Way of New York City • New York, NY

3h • $79,328 - $115,193 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Senior Director, Legal Counsel will support the overall functioning of the legal and compliance affairs of the organization. In addition to day-to-day legal responsibilities such as contract drafting and negotiation, research and analysis, and assisting in providing advice and counsel to staff, this position will also provide support related to organizational compliance, Board of Directors governance, and procurement matters.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited U.S. law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York State.
• Minimum of six years of experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, government, or nonprofit environment.
• A mix of corporate, nonprofit and government experience.
• Experience in contract drafting.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, research and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Exceptional initiative and proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in a collegial and fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior attorneys, management and others within the organization on nonprofit corporate, compliance, contracting, intellectual property, governance, and litigation matters.
• Support senior attorneys by providing research and analysis on a wide variety of issues and assisting in addressing various day-to-day legal matters. This will include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and other documents, such as sponsorship agreements, grant agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and licenses and releases, and advising senior attorneys and management on related issues.
• Assist senior attorneys in ensuring organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as lobbying, regulatory and public policy matters, and laws relating to charitable solicitations in New York State and nationally.
• Prepare materials for Board and committee meetings. Partner with Chief Legal Officer and AVP, Legal Counsel on Board governance matters.
• Monitor and advise senior attorneys and others on legislative developments related to nonprofit organizations, including human resources and benefits-related legislation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior