Staff Attorney

Public Health Solutions • New York, NY

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Public Health Solutions (PHS) is a 70-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to improving health equity and addressing health-related social needs for underserved communities in New York City. As the largest public health nonprofit in NYC, PHS provides direct services, supports community-based organizations through partnerships, and bridges the gap between healthcare and community services. PHS administers WholeYouNYC, a network of over 200 organizations addressing social drivers of health such as food, housing, employment, and health insurance. WholeYouNYC has impacted thousands of lives and generated significant healthcare savings. PHS's WholeYouNYC was awarded a grant to serve as the Social Care Network infrastructure lead for Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, integrating social care into the Medicaid program. This is a grant-funded position ending March 31, 2027.

Requirements

• Member of the New York bar in good standing (or eligible for immediate membership).
• 3-6 years’ in-house, law firm, or governmental experience.
• Expertise in the core areas of work described above, especially contract drafting.
• Expertise in federal grants (especially HHS) and government contracting (Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200, NY State contracting requirements).
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational, analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, facilitation, and written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently with strong follow-through skills and ability to juggle multiple matters, prioritizing effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork, inclusive leadership, and problem-solving to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to create engagement and support across multiple levels within the organization.
• A high level of integrity and trust.
• Experience in or familiarity with the healthcare and/or nonprofit sectors a plus.
• Familiarity with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Advise PHS’s Contract and Management Services department and draft, review, and negotiate subrecipient agreements and other contracts in connection with federal/state/local grants.
• Draft, review, redline, and negotiate commercial contracts and other vendor agreements, as well as additional contracts as assigned, and ensure that contractual arrangements align with organizational goals and legal requirements.
• Conduct regulatory research and draft legal memoranda.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes at the City, State, and Federal level that will impact PHS.
• Address ad hoc legal issues.
• Other duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees