Manager, Legal and Board Operations

Manager, Legal and Board Operations

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title
Manager, Legal and Board Operations

Department
General Counsel - 128

Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Office of General Counsel is seeking a full-time Manager, Legal and Board Operations to lead and assist with coordination and review of all materials for the Board of Trustees and its committees. The Manager acts as liaison for administrative matters for all Board Committees, including establishing administrative procedures and ensuring accurate corporate records for the governance function of the Board of Trustees. This position supports the Board calendar, coordinates with Museum staff supporting Board activities, assists with Trustee orientation, acts as liaison for the Trustees and assists with other related matters. The Manager also supports other Office of General Counsel and Compliance matters at the Museum, as assigned.

The Manager reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary and will interface frequently with other members of the Office of General Counsel and the Office of the President.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead coordination and review of all Board and Committee materials, including preparation of agendas and supporting documents.
• Prepare materials for posting on electronic Board portal.
• Assist with coordination and scheduling of all Board and Committee meetings in-person and virtually via the Zoom platform.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining records and documents related to Board and Committee activities.
• Advance the digitization initiative for corporate records, including interfacing with the Museum's Digital Asset Management System.
• Support Trustee onboarding and orientation.
• Interact extensively with senior management and their staff on a range of administrative and other issues related to Board activities.
• Support attorneys and compliance staff in the Office of General Counsel on issues managed by the department, including research, filing and corporate and litigation support.

The expected salary range for the Manager, Legal and Board Operations is $90,000/annual - $110,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Five years experience as a corporate paralegal with a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience handling sensitive, privileged and confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate successfully across all levels of the organization.
• Thorough proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel with willingness to learn new computer programs, including opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with standard corporate or nonprofit governance procedures, policies and practices.
• Experience with a board portal.
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
  

Category
Full-Time

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period
70

Union Status
Non-Union

FLSA
Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum
$90,000/annual

Expected Salary Maximum
$110,000/annual

EEO Statement
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

Quick Link
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4619

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
GS940P

Open Date
10/31/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   Do you have a Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program?
   • Yes
   • No
     
2. *
   Do you have five years of experience as a corporate paralegal with a law firm or corporate legal department?
   • Yes
   • No
     
   
   
   

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
   

Optional Documents

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