Vaco Recruiter Services
Senior Director, Legal Counsel
Vaco Recruiter Services, New York, New York, United States, 10261
Client:
Very Well-Known Non-Profit Organization
Role:
Senior Director, Legal Counsel (Temporary to Permanent)
Pay Rate:
$45-$55/hr
Location:
Midtown, Manhattan (3 days onsite biweekly - 6 days per month total!)
Primary Job Responsibilities
Advise CLAO, senior management and others within the organization on nonprofit corporate, compliance, intellectual property, governance, benefits, litigation, and employment law issues;
Support CLAO by assisting in handling various day‑to‑day legal matters and providing advice across the organization. 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 advise senior management on related issues;
Assist CLAO 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;
Advise on risk management practice, liability, and insurance matters;
Prepare materials for Board and committee meetings. Partner with CLAO on management of Board and related committees;
Review and/or prepare for filing various financial reporting documents, such as the Form 990 and state registration forms, filings and reports due to United Way Worldwide, filings relating to lobbying compliance, filings relating to governmental pre‑qualifications and filings due to watchdog agencies, such as the Better Business Bureau;
Develop and deliver trainings and workshops for staff;
Monitor and advise the CLAO and others on legislative developments related to nonprofit organizations, including human resources and benefits‑related legislation; and
Assist on special projects with the CLAO, other members of the executive team, and across the organization.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited U.S. law school
Admitted to practice law in New York State
Seven or more years of experience practicing law in a law firm or public interest environment; preferably with a minimum of three years of in‑house corporate experience
Applicant will ideally have a mix of corporate, nonprofit, and government experience. Applicant shall also have demonstrated interest in public interest law
Significant experience in contract drafting and negotiation, as well as experience addressing legal issues related to one or more other relevant areas of focus, such as nonprofit governance, grantmaking, fundraising, risk management, advocacy, and government contracting
Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, research and oral and written communication skills
Ability to provide sound legal advice, develop creative solutions, and exercise sound business judgment
Track record of demonstrating professional judgment and discretion in being of service to multiple teams and senior managers in a diverse and multi‑faced organization
Exceptional initiative and proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in a collegial and fast‑paced environment
Additional Qualities
Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team as well as independently
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Very Well-Known Non-Profit Organization
Role:
Senior Director, Legal Counsel (Temporary to Permanent)
Pay Rate:
$45-$55/hr
Location:
Midtown, Manhattan (3 days onsite biweekly - 6 days per month total!)
Primary Job Responsibilities
Advise CLAO, senior management and others within the organization on nonprofit corporate, compliance, intellectual property, governance, benefits, litigation, and employment law issues;
Support CLAO by assisting in handling various day‑to‑day legal matters and providing advice across the organization. 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 advise senior management on related issues;
Assist CLAO 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;
Advise on risk management practice, liability, and insurance matters;
Prepare materials for Board and committee meetings. Partner with CLAO on management of Board and related committees;
Review and/or prepare for filing various financial reporting documents, such as the Form 990 and state registration forms, filings and reports due to United Way Worldwide, filings relating to lobbying compliance, filings relating to governmental pre‑qualifications and filings due to watchdog agencies, such as the Better Business Bureau;
Develop and deliver trainings and workshops for staff;
Monitor and advise the CLAO and others on legislative developments related to nonprofit organizations, including human resources and benefits‑related legislation; and
Assist on special projects with the CLAO, other members of the executive team, and across the organization.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited U.S. law school
Admitted to practice law in New York State
Seven or more years of experience practicing law in a law firm or public interest environment; preferably with a minimum of three years of in‑house corporate experience
Applicant will ideally have a mix of corporate, nonprofit, and government experience. Applicant shall also have demonstrated interest in public interest law
Significant experience in contract drafting and negotiation, as well as experience addressing legal issues related to one or more other relevant areas of focus, such as nonprofit governance, grantmaking, fundraising, risk management, advocacy, and government contracting
Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, research and oral and written communication skills
Ability to provide sound legal advice, develop creative solutions, and exercise sound business judgment
Track record of demonstrating professional judgment and discretion in being of service to multiple teams and senior managers in a diverse and multi‑faced organization
Exceptional initiative and proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in a collegial and fast‑paced environment
Additional Qualities
Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team as well as independently
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