Assistant General Counsel

Summary:
The Child Mind Institute (CMI) is an independent New York not-for-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. CMI is growing. We are establishing initiatives to serve children and families internationally and engaging in innovative public-private partnerships to provide our proven, evidence-based programs to many more children and families.
CMI seeks an Assistant General Counsel who will assist in overseeing legal affairs for the organization and who will play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission, values and programmatic objectives while further developing your legal expertise in a collaborative and growing organization.
Reporting to the General Counsel, this is role an exempt, full-time in office position located in our NYC headquarters office with a potential for hybrid work.
The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified company! Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, and flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, dependent care and discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website.
Child Mind Institute is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.
Responsibilities:
• Support the General Counsel on all legal, regulatory, and transactional matters for the organization.
• Actively participate in the contracts process, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders within the organization.
• Conduct legal research and provide timely recommendations and advice.
• Draft and prepare responses to legal or regulatory inquiries.
• Conduct training on compliance, legal issues, and contract processes.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor Degree; License to practice in New York or California required.
• Minimum three years' experience either at a law firm, nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, healthcare organization, or a combination of the foregoing.
• Experience with contract drafting and negotiation, particularly in intellectual property licensing, technology services, research grants and collaborations, and international matters.
• Litigation experience helpful, but not required.
• Ability to supervise compliance and contract management professionals and manage multiple tasks simultaneously effectively in a fast¬-paced work environment.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, Board members, colleagues, grant-makers, and outside counsel.
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking.
• Intellectual curiosity and honesty.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Passion for the CMI mission.
Special Considerations:
Please upload your CV and cover letter during the application process. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.
The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.