Legal Counsel

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools seeks a Legal Counsel to join its Advisory Legal team in New York. The in-house generalist will advise on operations, expansion, compliance, and charter management, handling regulatory reporting, advocacy support, and agreement drafting.

Required: J.D. from a U.S. law school, bar admission in at least one state (NY preferred), and at least four years of relevant experience in-house, nonprofit, or BigLaw. Location: New York, NY.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state, with NY Bar eligibility or in-house qualification.
• Minimum four years of legal experience in-house, nonprofit, or BigLaw.

Responsibilities

• Advise on operations, expansion, compliance and charter management.
• Manage regulatory reporting and related regulatory obligations.
• Draft and negotiate agreements with partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Advise on data privacy issues and data governance for the network of schools.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Data privacy

In-house advisory

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited US law school)

Bar admission eligibility (NY or other)

Job description

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J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state (NY Bar or eligibility); Minimum 4 years of legal experience (In-house, Nonprofit, or BigLaw).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Success Academy Charter Schools
Description: Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Advisory Legal team. The successful candidate will serve as an in-house generalist, advising on operations, expansion, compliance, and charter management. Responsibilities include managing regulatory reporting, supporting advocacy and lobbying efforts, drafting and negotiating agreements, and advising on data privacy issues. The role is mission-driven, supporting the growth of a high-performing network of public charter schools.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and be licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state, with admission to the New York Bar or eligibility for in-house qualification. A minimum of four years of legal experience in a fast-paced in-house environment, nonprofit, or BigLaw is required.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: New York, NY
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified