Associate General Counsel
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Associate General Counsel Social and Human Services Nonprofit New York City (Hybrid) Salary: $130,000 to $150,000 per year based on experience Terrific Associate General Counsel position with a social and human services nonprofit in the New York City area. The Associate General Counsel will be an integral member of the organization, serving as a strategic legal advisor to the executive team. The role will focus heavily on legal transactional work and contracts management. The Associate General Counsel will also serve as the Director of Compliance for the organization, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and guidelines, as well as overseeing the enterprise risk management program. The position will eventually manage one Legal Compliance Specialist. Candidates should have approximately 5+ years of related legal experience. J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar is required. Experience with employment law is a plus. This position currently operates on a hybrid schedule with two days in office. Responsibilities:

Review contracts and commercial leases

Implement systems to ensure efficiency in the contracting process

Develop and maintain agency policies

Serve as the expert on compliance topics within the organization

Manage and oversee the risk management function

Collaborate with outside counsel on litigation

Develop and maintain legal databases

Manage and mentor a Legal Compliance Specialist in the future Qualifications:

Approximately 5+ years of relevant legal experience

Experience with employment law is a plus

J.D. from an accredited law school and member of the New York State Bar

Experience with legal transactions and contract management

A self-starter, with the ability to handle a large volume of projects

Contract management software experience a plus

Excellent writing and communication skills

Experience utilizing contract management software Equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr