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General Counsel

Legal Services NYC
Location
Bronx Legal Services; Brooklyn Legal Services; Legal Services NYC; LSNYC Central Office; Manhattan Legal Services; Queens Legal Services; Staten Island Legal Services
Posted
2 days ago
Department
Senior Management
Salary
$171,978.00 - $222,343.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and state bar admission in New York or eligibility for immediate membership
  • Minimum of 10 years of legal experience
  • Substantial supervisory/managerial experience
  • Labor and employment law experience, including supervisory/managerial experience in a unionized environment
  • Experience with corporate governance and regulatory and compliance issues
  • Excellent judgment and discretion
What the job really is

Legal Services NYC is seeking a General Counsel to provide high-level legal guidance to the organization, particularly in labor and employment law. The role involves advising senior management, assisting with collective bargaining, managing compliance, and representing the organization in legal matters. The General Counsel will also supervise the Compliance department and work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership team.

Benefits
  • Health, dental and vision plans
  • Contributions to a 403(b) plan
  • Generous leave time
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid position requiring a minimum of 5 in-office days every two weeks
  • No specific mention of professional development opportunities beyond the internal Justice Learning Center
  • Salary range provided, but dependent on work history and experience
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