African American Planning Commission Inc
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
African American Planning Commission Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview AAPCI Corporate - Brooklyn, NY | Salary: $200,000/year
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Description: Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (CLCO) reporting to the CEO and, as needed, to the Board. Provides practical legal advice and support to the board, senior management, program directors, and staff. Advises on day-to-day organizational, programmatic and transactional matters including employment, 501(c)(3) compliance, board governance, real estate, contracts, and other matters. Oversees legal, regulatory and contractual compliance and directly manages the Quality Assurance department. Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with New York City and New York State laws and regulations applicable to AAPCI's provision of social services, supportive and transitional housing. Advise on compliance with federal and state laws and regulations governing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, compliance and risk management. Prepare board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, and other materials. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, property leases and purchase agreements. Oversee and ensure compliance with applicable NYC and other government procurement rules, including rules regarding subcontractor approvals. Manage and oversee outside counsel, consultants and other advisors as necessary to support AAPCI's legal and compliance needs. Develop new, and update existing, internal policies and procedures as required by AAPCI's contracts with the City, applicable nonprofit or employment laws, or organizational and fiscal best practices, and oversee compliance with those policies and procedures. Coordinate with the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), senior management, and external counsel (if required and in consultation with the CHRO) regarding employment matters to ensure compliance with relevant employment law. In collaboration with the CHRO, manage, track, and coordinate organizational responses to whistleblower and related complaints, submitted directly or through a third-party mechanism. Manage litigation, administrative actions, subpoenas, and other claims or legal investigations when they arise, including coordinating with outside counsel and/or insurance providers regarding same. Oversee reports to government agencies, including any potential Corrective Action Plans (CAP) or other regulatory-related actions. Provide legal and compliance oversight on internal and external audits, including fiscal statements, 403(b), and SOC-2 / IT. Ensure AAPCI obtains and maintains adequate insurance coverage, liaising with brokers and vendors, managing renewals and audits, and tracking claims. Provide tax code compliant gift acknowledgment receipts to donors and ensure compliance with laws governing charitable solicitations. Manage and provide direction to the Quality Assurance Department (Quality Assurance Director, Data Analyst, Training Coordinator). Work with division heads to create audit tools, data dashboards, and audit reporting tools to share across various stakeholders. Oversee and coordinate both the Incident Review Committee and Workplace Safety Committee, ensuring regular collection and corrective action planning for incidents affecting clients and staff. Oversee development and distribution of staff trainings (legal and programmatic compliance, staff engagement and enhancement), including tracking attendance. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. Law school. Admitted to practice law in New York State. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel at a nonprofit organization. Strongly preferred practice areas: Tax Exempt Organization; Employment; City Contracts; Real Estate; Affordable Housing. Required Skills and Competencies: Excellent legal research, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to convey complex ideas verbally and in writing. High integrity, strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple projects with enthusiasm and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to garner trust and confidently provide sound advice to the board, management, and staff. Experience and judgment to know when to focus on details, big picture, or both. Self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity; ability to work with colleagues across diverse cultures and backgrounds. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
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Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Description: Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (CLCO) reporting to the CEO and, as needed, to the Board. Provides practical legal advice and support to the board, senior management, program directors, and staff. Advises on day-to-day organizational, programmatic and transactional matters including employment, 501(c)(3) compliance, board governance, real estate, contracts, and other matters. Oversees legal, regulatory and contractual compliance and directly manages the Quality Assurance department. Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with New York City and New York State laws and regulations applicable to AAPCI's provision of social services, supportive and transitional housing. Advise on compliance with federal and state laws and regulations governing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, compliance and risk management. Prepare board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, and other materials. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, property leases and purchase agreements. Oversee and ensure compliance with applicable NYC and other government procurement rules, including rules regarding subcontractor approvals. Manage and oversee outside counsel, consultants and other advisors as necessary to support AAPCI's legal and compliance needs. Develop new, and update existing, internal policies and procedures as required by AAPCI's contracts with the City, applicable nonprofit or employment laws, or organizational and fiscal best practices, and oversee compliance with those policies and procedures. Coordinate with the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), senior management, and external counsel (if required and in consultation with the CHRO) regarding employment matters to ensure compliance with relevant employment law. In collaboration with the CHRO, manage, track, and coordinate organizational responses to whistleblower and related complaints, submitted directly or through a third-party mechanism. Manage litigation, administrative actions, subpoenas, and other claims or legal investigations when they arise, including coordinating with outside counsel and/or insurance providers regarding same. Oversee reports to government agencies, including any potential Corrective Action Plans (CAP) or other regulatory-related actions. Provide legal and compliance oversight on internal and external audits, including fiscal statements, 403(b), and SOC-2 / IT. Ensure AAPCI obtains and maintains adequate insurance coverage, liaising with brokers and vendors, managing renewals and audits, and tracking claims. Provide tax code compliant gift acknowledgment receipts to donors and ensure compliance with laws governing charitable solicitations. Manage and provide direction to the Quality Assurance Department (Quality Assurance Director, Data Analyst, Training Coordinator). Work with division heads to create audit tools, data dashboards, and audit reporting tools to share across various stakeholders. Oversee and coordinate both the Incident Review Committee and Workplace Safety Committee, ensuring regular collection and corrective action planning for incidents affecting clients and staff. Oversee development and distribution of staff trainings (legal and programmatic compliance, staff engagement and enhancement), including tracking attendance. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. Law school. Admitted to practice law in New York State. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel at a nonprofit organization. Strongly preferred practice areas: Tax Exempt Organization; Employment; City Contracts; Real Estate; Affordable Housing. Required Skills and Competencies: Excellent legal research, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to convey complex ideas verbally and in writing. High integrity, strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple projects with enthusiasm and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to garner trust and confidently provide sound advice to the board, management, and staff. Experience and judgment to know when to focus on details, big picture, or both. Self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity; ability to work with colleagues across diverse cultures and backgrounds. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
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