Hybrid General Counsel – Nonprofit Governance & Real Estate

Trust for Governors Island; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 210.000 - 225.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Generous benefits package including医疗/

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Resumo da vaga

The Trust for Governors Island seeks a General Counsel to lead all legal matters, manage in-house staff and outside counsel, and guide complex transactions and risk management. You will work closely with the President, staff, and the City’s Law Department, advising on regulatory, contractual and governance issues for the island's operations and development.

JD and NY Bar are required, with at least ten years of experience in a related setting, preferably involving not-for-profit or governmental

Qualificações

• JD from an accredited law school required.
• Admission to the NYS Bar required.
• Experience with not-for-profit or government entities preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as TGI’s lead attorney and develop positions on all legal matters.
• Participate in senior staff on major transactions and policies.
• Draft and negotiate real estate documents and public-private partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts, permits, licenses, and concession agreements.
• Provide counsel on capital, operational and programmatic matters and risk.
• Serve as Secretary of the Board and prepare meeting materials.
• Oversee governance, filings, and procurement compliance.
• Manage external counsel and interface with City Law Department.
• Oversee litigation, insurance, and risk management; manage budgets.

Conhecimentos

Drafting

Negotiation

Organization

Communication

Formação

JD from an accredited law school

NY Bar admission

Descrição da vaga

The Trust for Governors Island seeks a General Counsel to lead all legal matters, manage in-house staff and outside counsel, and guide complex transactions and risk management. You will work closely with the President, staff, and the City’s Law Department, advising on regulatory, contractual and governance issues for the island's operations and development.

JD and NY Bar are required, with at least ten years of experience in a related setting, preferably involving not-for-profit or governmental