General Counsel

7-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

# General Counsel
New Destiny is searching for an experienced General Counsel to manage and coordinate all legal issues for the organization. Reporting to the Executive Director, the General Counsel will be responsible for managing all legal affairs, providing legal advice and guidance to the board of directors, executive team and staff, and coordinating and managing all litigation related matters.

## Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a . Seven to 10 years of relevant legal experience is required, with a strong preference for experience in the non-profit or public sector. The General Counsel must have excellent knowledge and experience on a wide range of legal issues, including employment law, housing development, and non-profit governance. Legislative experience is a plus.

The candidate must also have the ability to develop and implement legal strategy and objectives, demonstrate exceptional judgment and discretion, be able to work independently, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be mission-driven and committed to work in an organization that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion.

## Responsibilities
The General Counsel will be responsible for:
* Reviewing, researching, interpreting, and preparing written and verbal advice on a variety of legal issues.
* Coordinating and managing all litigation related matters.
* Drafting and/or reviewing and negotiating contracts and other transactions for New Destiny and its affiliate organizations, including government contracts, insurance policies, leases, MOUs and Letters of Intent.
* Serving as legal advisor to Human Resources (HR), ensuring New Destiny remains in compliance with all labor laws, and advising on all employee benefits and HR policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook.
* Providing legal advice and direct support to leadership and HR on all employment related issues.
* Advising on legal rights and requirements under new and existing laws and regulations affecting New Destiny operations, building maintenance and operations, and housing development.
* Providing assistance as needed to leadership and Advocacy staff on domestic violence, housing and homelessness related legislation.
* Ensuring that the organization is in compliance with all lobbying requirements.
* Working with the Development and Communications staff to ensure compliance with charitable solicitations.
* Drafting and reviewing program related legal documents including but not limited to client release forms and confidentiality agreements.
* Reviewing and evaluating compliance issues and concerns within the organization, identifying any potential gaps and working with staff to ensure resolution.
* Procuring and managing pro bono and other outside lawyers as needed.
* Supporting the executive team and program staff to ensure compliance with all grant and program contracts.

## Salary
The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $160,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits are competitive.

## Application
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to with “General Counsel” in the subject line. New Destiny is committed to the safety of all employees, tenants and clients within our organization and programs. In accordance with New York City’s vaccine mandate for the City workforce and employees of organizations with human services contracts, this position requires candidates to provide proof of being fully vaccinated or evidence of starting the process of becoming fully vaccinated before beginning their employment. This organization will consider accommodation for bona fide medical or a sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical belief.

New Destiny is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender, domestic violence survivors and people who have experienced housing instability are encouraged to apply.

Competitive

Legal Advice, Drafting, Negotiating, Reviewing, Interpreting, Researching, Litigation Management, Compliance, Procuring, Managing Pro Bono Lawyers, Grant and Program Contracts

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Email resume and cover letter to with “General Counsel” in the subject line

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar

Legal