African American Planning Commission, Inc. · 4 months ago
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expAfrican American Planning Commission, Inc. is seeking a Chief Legal & Compliance Officer to provide legal advice and support to the board of directors and senior management. The CLCO will oversee legal compliance matters, manage the Quality Assurance department, and ensure adherence to laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations.
CharityNon ProfitResidential
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with New York City and New York State laws and regulations applicable to AAPCI’s provision of social services, and supportive and transitional housing
Advise on compliance with federal and state laws and regulations governing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, compliance and risk management
Prepare board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, and other materials
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, property leases and purchase agreements
Oversee and ensure compliance with applicable NYC and other government procurement rules, including rules regarding subcontractor approvals
Manage and oversee outside counsel, consultants and other advisors as necessary to support AAPCI’s legal and compliance needs
Develop new, and update existing, internal policies and procedures as required by AAPCI’s contracts with the City, applicable nonprofit or employment laws, or organizational and fiscal best practices, and oversee compliance with those policies and procedures
Coordinate with the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), senior management, and external counsel (if required and in consultation with the CHRO), regarding employment matters to ensure compliance with relevant employment law
In collaboration with the CHRO, manage, track, and coordinate organizational responses to whistleblower and related complaints, submitted directly or through a third-party mechanism
Manage litigation, administrative actions, subpoenas, and other claims or legal investigations when they arise, including coordinating with outside counsel and/or insurance providers regarding same
Oversee reports to government agencies, including but not limited to any potential Corrective Action Plans (CAP) that may be imposed upon the Agency, or other regulatory-related actions
Provide legal and compliance oversight on internal and external audits, including but not limited to fiscal statements, 403(b), and SOC-2/IT
Ensure AAPCI obtains and maintains adequate insurance coverage, managing liability insurance policies, liaising with brokers and vendors, managing renewals and audits, and tracking claims
Provide tax code compliant gift acknowledgment receipts to donors and ensure compliance with laws governing charitable solicitations
Manage and provide direction to the Quality Assurance Department, which includes a Quality Assurance Director, Data Analyst, and Training Coordinator
Work with division heads to create audit tools, data dashboards, and audit reporting tools to share across various stakeholders
Oversee and coordinate both the Incident Review Committee and Workplace Safety Committee, ensuring regular collection and discussion of, and corrective action planning for, incidents affecting both clients and staff
Oversee development and distribution of, and engagement around, staff trainings (both legal and programmatic compliance, staff engagement and enhancement), including tracking attendance
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. Law school
Admitted to practice law in New York State
A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel at a nonprofit organization. Experience in the following practice areas is strongly preferred: Tax Exempt Organization; Employment; City Contracts, Real Estate; Affordable Housing
Excellent legal research, organizational and analytical skills
Ability to convey complex ideas verbally and in writing
High integrity, strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously with enthusiasm and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to garner trust and confidently provide sound advice to the board of directors, management, and employees throughout the organization
Experience and judgment to know when to focus on details, big picture, or both
Self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity; ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
Preferred
Experience in the following practice areas is strongly preferred: Tax Exempt Organization; Employment; City Contracts, Real Estate; Affordable Housing
Company
African American Planning Commission, Inc.
The African American Planning Commission (AAPCI) Inc., is a New York City-based 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization committed to addressing homelessness and the related issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, housing shortage, and unemployment within the communities in which we live and serve.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaron Goodman
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
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