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| Company: | VIJ - Vera Institute of Justice, NY - Remote | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr- Associate General Counsel, Non - Profit $115,000 - $118,000 - Hybrid |
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| Job Category: | Non-Profit [ View All Non-Profit Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 85374 | ||
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| The Associate General Counsel will support the Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel on major projects by coordinating efforts and handling legal components of long-term initiatives. This role requires comfort in managing cross-team processes, often in a “second chair” capacity. Responsibilities also include drafting and reviewing contracts, overseeing assignments completed by fellows and interns, and managing select projects with minimal supervision. This position is based in the New York office, located in Industry City, Brooklyn. Associate General Counsel, Legal Location: Brooklyn, NY Job Type: Full time Responsibilities: 1. Legal Advice and Research Provide legal advice on arising matters, including researching legal and regulatory issues, advising initiatives and programs on arising matters, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements for nonprofits. This includes, without limitation: Overseeing arising departmental projects as assigned by the CLO, and seconding CLO on other projects and standing portfolio matters (assisting with project management, action items, etc.); and Having command of major laws and regulations governing legislative advocacy and 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) governance, answering questions as they arise, and developing guidance as needed 2. Legal Agreements Draft, review, and negotiate agreements of various kinds: grants, service contracts, licenses, independent contractor agreements, master service agreements, memoranda of understanding, and any others that may arise. This includes supporting agreement reviews by other members of the department. 3. Other duties as assigned Other duties as arising and assigned, including assisting in reviewing, developing, and training others on organizational and departmental policies, systems, and procedures. What qualifications are we looking for? Required: J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. Admission to New York State bar Five or more years of relevant experience (whether at another not-for-profit, a law firm, or elsewhere). Preferred: An interest in the substantive areas in which Vera works (including criminal justice and immigration), and in non-profit tax issues, employment law, and policy. Experience in political law or employer-side labor law a plus. Three or more years’ experience specifically in an in-house or other transactional environment. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring: Must have a strong interest in the operations of nonprofit organizations and a broad-based curiosity about potentially unfamiliar legal matters coupled with the ability to master new topics independently, as the Institute is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach. Vera’s Legal team works to automate as many of its processes as possible, so this person must be adept with technology and welcome the creative challenge of improving operations. Excellent writing skills are required. This person must have sufficient command of the written word to draft documents that are professional yet accessible, and sufficient command of legal ideas not to fall back on legalese. This person must have the ability to manage relationships across the organization and with outside parties diplomatically, including when enforcing a rule or managing expectations. Technical knowledge helpful for this role: Microsoft Office General facility with online databases Compensation and Benefits: The compensation range for this position is $115,000-$118,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institute’s total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field, supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this, we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay, generous paid time off, a comprehensive health insurance plan, student loan repayment benefits, professional development training opportunities and up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work, employer-funded retirement plan, and flexible time. Associate General Counsel, Legal $115,000 - $118,000 Vera Institute of Justice 85374 |
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| Company: | VIJ - Vera Institute of Justice | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | $115,000 - $118,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Brooklyn, NY - Remote USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 11201 | ||
| Post Date: | 05/11/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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