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Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. · 3 days ago

General Counsel

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

Samaritan Daytop Village provides essential services in mental health and addiction recovery, and they are seeking a General Counsel to lead their Legal Department. This role involves overseeing legal operations, managing litigation, and advising senior leadership on various legal matters including corporate governance and contracts.

Health CareMental HealthNon ProfitSocial Impact

Responsibilities

Lead the Legal Department and manage two paralegal direct reports, ensuring efficient operations and compliance

Serve as in-house counsel and strategic legal advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors

Provide expert guidance on corporate governance, contracts, risk management, real estate, and employment law

Monitor and manage litigation and insurance claims in partnership with outside counsel

Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, procurement agreements, and other legal documents

Oversee subpoena and medical record requests and ensure timely responses

Support external audits, regulatory reviews, and complaint investigations

Contribute to the organization’s real estate acquisition and property management strategy

Stay current on laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting nonprofit and healthcare sectors

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)License to practice lawNonprofit corporate lawCorporate governanceRisk managementReal estate lawEmployment lawLitigationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommitment to diversityLeadership experienceCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

License to practice law in New York State and active NYS Bar admission

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including nonprofit corporate law, contracts, commercial leases, real estate, employment law, litigation, and public sector procurement

2–5 years of leadership experience managing legal professionals and administrative staff

Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance in healthcare or social services settings

Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly

High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential matters with discretion

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills

Ability to travel to agency sites and other locations as needed

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of legal and organizational work