Senior Paralegal

New York Hall of Science • New York, NY

1d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal is a highly experienced and knowledgeable legal professional who provides advanced support to the General Counsel's office. This role involves managing legal projects, supporting key legal functions for the museum, and serving as a liaison between the legal department and other departments, such as Finance, Human Resources, and Development. The Senior Paralegal is responsible for helping to protect the museum's legal interests and ensuring its activities align with its non-profit mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience as a paralegal (non-profit, museum, or cultural institution experience preferred).
• Ability to support the implementation of legal procedures and regulations applicable to non-profit organizations.
• Legal research and drafting contract drafting skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and case/document management systems.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and other productivity software for collaboration and document management.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract Review and Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including vendor contracts, and corporate sponsorship deals, among others.
• Intellectual Property Management: Manage the museum’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademark registration, copyright, and use clearance for publications, exhibitions, and digital content.
• Compliance & Governance: Assist with the museum's compliance programs, including filings and registrations, record management, and governance policy development and management.
• Litigation Support: Assist with managing litigation and disputes, including coordinating with outside counsel and overseeing document discovery.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with the General Counsel to develop, update, and implement internal legal policies and procedures.
• Governance & Board Relations: Support the Board of Trustees and its committees by maintaining and assisting with board records.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits
• Pension plan and 401k plan
• Free life insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 13 paid holidays off
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees