Governance & Corporate Secretary Manager

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

403(b) contribution

Subsidized medical coverage

Paid time off

Paid bonding leave

PSLF program

Job summary

The New York Community Trust seeks a Manager, Office of the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in New York, NY to coordinate its legal and governance functions. You will support the General Counsel, prepare board materials, manage fund processes, and assist with special projects across departments.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Humanities bachelor’s degree is preferred, and strong MS Office skills with familiarity with AI tools.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience required; experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or supporting corporate governance, board administration, or corporate secretary functions strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a legal, nonprofit, foundation, governance, executive office, corporate secretary, or related professional environment preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in a Humanities field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, required. Experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) and database systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents relating to the creation and management of funds and manage office files relating to funds.
• Develop written strategies for carrying out purposes of new funds and oversee process for revisiting existing strategies periodically.
• Work with staff across the organization to prepare materials for internal and Board committee meetings relating to fund purposes.
• Develop expertise in the variety of funds and their characteristics, acting as a resource throughout the organization.
• Prepare agenda, supporting materials, and draft minutes for Board and Board committee meetings.
• Manage annual conflict of interest process, including distribution of questionnaires and receipt of responses.
• Maintain Board-related archives.
• Maintain telephone and email contact with Board members, donors, potential donors, and professional advisors.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with external parties, including attendance, catering, seating, and meeting materials.
• Handle other tasks as the General Counsel may require.
• Provide research or other support for special projects as directed by the General Counsel.

Skills

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Professional Presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Humanities

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools (Copilot, Claude)

Database systems

Job description

The New York Community Trust seeks a Manager, Office of the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in New York, NY to coordinate its legal and governance functions. You will support the General Counsel, prepare board materials, manage fund processes, and assist with special projects across departments.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Humanities bachelor’s degree is preferred, and strong MS Office skills with familiarity with AI tools.