General Counsel

LocationGovernors Island, New York

SetupRemote

LevelSenior

Posted3d ago

Legal

Quick answer

The Trust for Governors Island is hiring a remote eligible Senior General Counsel (NYC-based) paying $210,000 - $225,000 to advise on legal and compliance matters and manage in-house legal staff.

Role: General Counsel
Organization: The Trust for Governors Island
Location: Governors Island, New York
Work setup: Remote
Level: Senior
Compensation: $210,000 - $225,000
Category: Legal

The role

The Trust for Governors Island is seeking a General Counsel to advise on legal and compliance matters, manage in-house legal staff, and provide guidance on a broad range of issues related to the work of the Trust.

What you'll do

Serve as TGI’s lead attorney, develop positions and strategies relating to all TGI legal matters
Draft and negotiate all documents required for real estate transactions and other public-private partnerships
Provide full-spectrum counsel on major capital, operational & programmatic matters
Function as Secretary of TGI’s Board, and work with staff to prepare Board of Director’s meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, reports and other relevant materials
Develop, maintain and enforce the Trust’s internal governance policies and manage semi-annual and annual filings with various city and state agencies
Work with staff on the preparation and management of RFPs, bids and procurement packages

What it takes

JD from an accredited law school required. Admission to the NYS Bar required.
At least ten years with progressively increasing responsibilities at a law firm and/or in-house at a corporate, not-for-profit, or government organization is required.
Experience with commercial real estate is strongly preferred.
Experience in the representation of not-for-profit entities and/or governmental/quasi-governmental entities preferred.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Ability to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll bring

JD from an accredited law schoolAdmission to the NYS BarAt least ten years of experience with progressively increasing responsibilitiesExperience with commercial real estateExperience in the representation of not-for-profit entities and/or governmental/quasi-governmental entitiesExcellent communication and writing skills

How we treat you

Generous paid time off and excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, and retirement plan with company contributions.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

All positions are located on Governors Island, New York. The position is in-person four days per week and remote one day per week.

What is the compensation range?

The salary range is $210,000 - $225,000.

What are the key qualifications required?

JD from an accredited law school, admission to the NYS Bar, at least ten years of experience, and excellent communication and writing skills are required.

How do I apply?

Please apply by February 28, 2024, through the organization's application process.

Is the job remote eligible?

The job is not fully remote eligible, as it requires in-person presence on Governors Island four days a week.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Trust for Governors Island's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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