Associate General Counsel

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States Center for Reproductive Rights Full time
About the Role

The Center for Reproductive Rights is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate General Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our Office of General Counsel, you will play a critical role in advancing the Center's mission to protect and promote reproductive rights around the world.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with the Center's General Counsel and existing Associate General Counsel to expand and institutionalize the general counsel function.
  • Serve as a thought partner to the General Counsel and other members of the Office of General Counsel.
  • Provide legal advice and support to Center leadership and staff on a range of legal and policy matters.
  • Supervise two or more staff members within the Division of the General Counsel, including the Director of Compliance based in the Center's Nairobi office.
  • Manage and support the Director of Compliance to ensure the responsible stewardship of the Center's restricted grants portfolio.
  • Develop strategies to evaluate and reduce organizational risk.
  • Manage all non-profit/tax-exempt-related compliance matters, including those involving political activities and lobbying.
  • Handle compliance matters, including overseeing compliance with international legal regimes where the Center operates.
  • Handle labor and employment law matters, including internal investigations, advising on new legal regulatory requirements, and assisting with union relations.
  • Manage legal review of donor agreements, grant agreements, and sub-grant agreements.
  • Manage all corporate legal needs, including drafting contract templates and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, insurance coverage, intellectual property, and handling legal questions as they arise around the world.
  • Lead privacy and intellectual policy work for the organization, including updates to privacy policies, advising on GDPR and other privacy regulations, trademark registration, and copyright questions.
  • Provide legal support to the Board and its committees, including on Board and corporate governance matters.
  • Manage crisis response preparedness, including maintaining and training for a Crisis Response Plan.
  • Provide legal support to the management and Board of the Center's non-U.S. subsidiaries.
  • Supervise other Office of General Counsel staff, including Assistant General Counsel and legal support staff.
Requirements
  • A JD from an ABA-accredited law school (or be a foreign-trained lawyer with an LLM from an ABA-accredited law school) and have a license to practice in NY and be in good standing.
  • 15+ years of legal practice, including time spent in law firm or in-house legal roles. Preference for cross-border corporate/transactional experience and/or some experience in the general counsel function.
  • Strong preference for experience with not-for-profit organizations, particularly INGOs, either in full-time legal role, as outside counsel, or in a board capacity, and familiarity with the various legal requirements facing not-for-profit organizations.
  • Preference for experience working at a global organization and/or on a global basis; facility with the legal and compliance issues that are inherent in operating in both developed and emerging markets around the world.
  • Grants compliance: Preference for experience with restricted grants and compliance with complex donor requirements, including grants from government agencies, UN agencies, and private foundations.
  • Management Skills: Strong preference for experience leading and mentoring direct reports to maximize performance and team cohesion.
What We Offer
  • An annual salary of $200,000, reflective of a position based in New York City, New York.
  • A comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility.
  • Dental and Vision coverage.
  • A generous leave policy, including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave.
  • A stipend to use towards professional growth.
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups to connect with colleagues who share similar interests/backgrounds/views.


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