Highlights
Opportunity to join a well-known, global non-profit serving a large global community is looking to expand their US legal department, hiring a new Assistant General Counsel. Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed in the US, Israel, and in other countries where the non-profit is operating projects.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manhattan, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$165,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Assistant General Counsel
Great new hybrid in-house Assistant General Counsel role. Excellent opportunity at a global non-profit - hybrid NYC.
About Our Client
Opportunity to join a well-known, global non-profit serving a large global community is looking to expand their US legal department, hiring a new Assistant General Counsel.
Job Description
The Assistant Legal Counsel will:
- Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of issues affecting the organization, including contracts, compliance, and governance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Ensure the organization's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address legal risks and support strategic initiatives.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed in the US, Israel, and in other countries where the non-profit is operating projects.
- Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable guidance to stakeholders.
- Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
- Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments relevant to the not-for-profit sector.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Assistant General Counsel should have demonstrable skills:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top law school.
- Admitted to the New York State Bar.
- 3+ years Big Law experience, preferably in transactions, corporate, or real estate.
- Experience providing legal counsel for non-profit organizations would be helpful but is not essential.
- Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
- Ability to provide clear legal advice to diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in conducting legal research and applying relevant laws and regulations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative working skills.
What's on Offer
- The Assistant Legal Counsel will benefit from:
- Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $165,000 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and 403(b) retirement plan.
- Flexible working arrangement and incredibly generous PTO allowance.
Interested in progressing your legal career in-house? Apply today!
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.