General Counsel

2 weeks ago

New York, United States Tandym Group Full time

A non-profit organization located in NYC is seeking a General Counsel to join their team. The organization specializes in a wide range of individualized programs and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Reporting to the President/Chief Executive Officer, the right candidate will bring a wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, including entity formation, corporate governance, federal and state tax exemption matters, fundraising regulation, political activities compliance, and general business law needs, including contract drafting and review.

This role requires candidates to work on-site 5 days/week.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle general corporate matters and perform legal research on legal issues that might impact the Agency.
  • Collaborate with outside counsel to manage complex cases including responding to Subpoenas and Freedom of Information Law Requests.
  • Develop memoranda of law, briefs, opinion letters and policies to advise, clarify and initiate compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.
  • Draft and negotiate various contracts including consultant contracts, vendor contracts, lease agreements, memoranda of understanding, non-disclosure agreements, hearings and dealings with outside agencies, service providers, contractors, and landlords.
  • Respond to Subpoenas and Freedom of Information Law requests.
  • Represent persons supported in legal matters, including court appearances.
  • Represent Agency in legal matters including lawsuits, administrative and regulatory investigations and hearings, negotiations, and dealings with outside agencies.
  • Advise Agency administration, including Human Resources, on legal implications and ramifications of proposed Agency actions.
  • Provide legal oversight for various compliance areas, including the Agency's government contract and loan agreement covenants, lobbying activities, maintaining the Agency's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and compliance with various federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Provide legal guidance and assistance to the executive team related to the application for, receipt of, and expenditure of government funds.
  • Oversee the Agency's Corporate Compliance Department to ensure the compliance plan, policies and procedures are aligned with all regulatory requirements for billing, payments, credentialing, mandatory reporting, governance, including Board governance.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates must hold a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the New York State Bar.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory legal experience in the United States after admission to any state bar.
  • Excellent research and writing skills and highly detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects often on a time sensitive basis.
  • Incumbents must be in good standing for the duration of their employment as a member of the New York State Bar.
  • Knowledge of the OPWDD procedures and policies and an understanding of the needs of the IDD community a plus but is not required.
  • Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.

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