Assistant General Counsel

Hadassah; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to handle legal work and compliance issues. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing strategic advice on legal matters, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a Juris Doctor degree, be admitted to the New York State Bar, and have over three years of relevant transactional experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years transactional experience at a major law firm, preferably in real estate or corporate background.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and draft contracts, releases, leases, and other legal documents.
• Perform legal research and provide general advice on various matters.
• Oversee matters referred to outside counsel in the U.S. and abroad.
• Develop legal training for volunteers and staff on legal matters.

Skills

Knowledge of general corporate law, contracts, leases

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical capabilities and judgment

Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills

Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Admitted to New York State Bar

Job description

The Assistant General Counsel will handle general legal work and compliance matters for the organization, acting as a strategic partner to the Associate General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel, and the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer. The Assistant General Counsel will advise on day-to-day legal needs and provide strategic legal guidance on a variety of topics.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and draft contracts, releases, leases, software licenses, trademark licenses, information and technology agreements, and other legal documents, various marketing material for distribution, and advise on various legal issues including intellectual property, tax, regulatory issues, real estate and governance
• Perform legal research and provide general advice on various matters
• Research, draft and advise on human resource policies
• Oversee matters referred to outside counsel in the U.S., Israel and other foreign countries
• Develop and conduct legal training for volunteers and staff on legal matters.
• Advise volunteers and staff on risk management regarding activities of the organization and its local chapters and compliance matters including preparing and updating organizational policies, guidelines and procedures for the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience

• Juris Doctor degree
• Admitted to New York State Bar
• 3+ years transactional experience at a major law firm (preference for real estate or corporate background)

Required Skills

• Knowledge of general corporate law, contracts, leases
• Ability to work with a diverse number of internal clients and outside business people
• Ability to quickly identify, analyze and assess legal issues and risks and develop business-oriented solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and execute efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple constituencies and work proactively and independently