Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel

The candidate will advise General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, senior management and others within the organization on nonprofit corporate, tax, compliance, intellectual property, governance, benefits, litigation, and employment law issues. Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of contracts, such as agreements with government funders and other third parties, vendor and consultant agreements, and agreements relating to ownership of intellectual property, corporate sponsorships, special events, licensing, real estate and leases, among other things, and advise senior management on related issues. Support and engage in the antiracism work of Safe Horizon and the General Counsel’s Office. Assist General Counsel with ensuring organizational compliance with contracts and applicable law and regulation, such as lobbying, regulatory and public policy matters and laws relating to charitable solicitations in New York State and nationally. Advise on risk management practice, liability, and insurance matters. Monitor and advise the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and others on legislative developments related to nonprofit organizations, including human resources and benefits-related legislation. Analyze statutes, regulations and procedures. Supervise responses to requests for information and subpoenas. Assist with the supervision of interns, volunteers and fellows. Communicate independently with outside counsel and representatives of outside agencies. Monitor and manage litigation. Develop and deliver training and workshops for staff and external partners. Represent the corporation in court and administrative hearings. Perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with people with varying levels of education. Excellent organizational and managerial skills are required. Ability to meet deadlines. Planning, organization and prioritization.

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Safe Horizon
74-09 37th Avenue Room 308
New York
New York
United States 11372
Website : http://www.safehorizon.org