Nonprofit Contracts Counsel | NY Bar

Met Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

FSA

403(b) plan

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity serving the needs of New Yorkers, seeks an Associate Counsel to handle contracts with funders, partners, consultants, and service providers. The role includes contract administration, board matters, insurance requirements, and governance compliance.

You will advise leadership on legal risk, draft agreements, coordinate with insurers, track renewals, and draft board minutes to support the agency’s mission and ensure regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) is required.
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing is required.
• Three years of experience in contract review, drafting, and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising leadership on legal matters and risk
• Reviewing and drafting legal agreements
• Coordinating with insurance partners and internally to ensure coverage for agreements
• Tracking contract renewals and deadlines
• Drafting board minutes and resolutions, corresponding with entity boards, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements

Skills

Legal research and writing

Public speaking

Critical thinking

Decision making under pressure

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity serving the needs of New Yorkers, seeks an Associate Counsel to handle contracts with funders, partners, consultants, and service providers. The role includes contract administration, board matters, insurance requirements, and governance compliance.

You will advise leadership on legal risk, draft agreements, coordinate with insurers, track renewals, and draft board minutes to support the agency’s mission and ensure regulatory adherence.