Assistant General Counsel

Page Executive; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Page Executive, a leading global non-profit, seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the in-house legal team in New York. Hybrid role based at Midtown NYC HQ, partnering with compliance, governance, and transactional teams to advise on contracts and policy.

Ideal candidate has a JD, NY Bar, 3+ years Big Law, and experience drafting and negotiating agreements; nonprofit experience is welcome but not essential. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with generous PTO.

Qualifications

• JD from a top law school.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years Big Law experience, preferably in transactions, corporate, or real estate.
• Experience providing legal counsel for non-profit organizations is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contracts, compliance, and governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address legal risks.
• Manage relationships with external counsel in the US and internationally.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear guidance to stakeholders.
• Support policy development to mitigate legal risks.
• Stay updated on legal developments for not-for-profit sector.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to NY State Bar

Job description

Leading global non-profit hiring an in-house Assistant General Counsel to work closely with the legal team. Hybrid role, based out of the Midtown New York City HQ office.

Opportunity to join a well-known, global non-profit serving a large global community is looking to expand their US legal department, hiring a new Assistant General Counsel.

Description

The Assistant Legal Counsel will:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of issues affecting the organization, including contracts, compliance, and governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure the organization's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address legal risks and support strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed in the US, Israel, and in other countries where the non-profit is operating projects.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable guidance to stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments relevant to the not-for-profit sector.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The successful Assistant General Counsel should have demonstrable skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top law school.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years Big Law experience, preferably in transactions, corporate, or real estate.
• Experience providing legal counsel for non-profit organizations would be helpful but is not essential.
• Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Ability to provide clear legal advice to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and applying relevant laws and regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative working skills.

Job Offer

The Assistant Legal Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $165,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and 403(b) retirement plan.
• Flexible working arrangement and incredibly generous PTO allowance.

Desired Skills and Experience

Assistant General Counsel, hybrid role, leading international non-profit.