Assistant General Counsel
Quick answer
Nonprofit Jobs and Careers is seeking a remote or in-office Assistant General Counsel with a JD degree and 3+ years of transactional experience to advise on legal and compliance matters.
- Role
- Assistant General Counsel
- Organization
- Nonprofit Jobs and Careers
- Location
- Remote or in-office, preference for New York area
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
This role involves advising on legal and compliance matters, drafting contracts, and providing general legal advice to support the organization’s operations and strategic priorities.
What you'll do
- Review, negotiate and draft contracts, releases, leases, software licenses, trademark licenses, information and technology agreements, and other legal documents
- Provide general advice on various legal issues including intellectual property, tax, regulatory issues, real estate and governance
- Research, draft and advise on human resource policies
- Oversee matters referred to outside counsel in the U.S., Israel and other foreign countries
- Develop and conduct legal training for volunteers and staff on legal matters
- Advise volunteers and staff on risk management regarding activities of the organization and its local chapters and compliance matters
What it takes
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admitted to New York State Bar
- 3+ years transactional experience at a major law firm
- Knowledge of general corporate law, contracts, leases
- Ability to work with a diverse number of internal clients and outside business people
- Ability to quickly identify, analyze and assess legal issues and risks and develop business-oriented solutions
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Preference for New York area, but remote or in-office options are available.
What is the compensation?
Not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
JD degree, admitted to New York State Bar, 3+ years transactional experience at a major law firm.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 12/31 to Nonprofit Jobs and Careers.
How to apply
Apply directly on Nonprofit Jobs and Careers's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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