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Urban Resource Institute (URI) · 5 hours ago

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$195K/yr - $235K/yr

7+ years exp

Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a dynamic organization that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families. They are seeking a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to oversee legal affairs, manage risk, and advise on corporate governance and compliance matters.

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Responsibilities

Advise on matters of corporate governance, finance, contracts, real estate transactions and projects, and employment

Design, implement, and manage agency-wide risk management systems to support URI’s legal, financial, programmatic, strategic, and operational integrity

Counsel senior management and other staff on legal issues relating to programs, including legislative and regulatory issues affecting the organization’s delivery of services

Share responsibility for developing real estate acquisition and management strategy

Develop new and revise existing policies and procedures

Monitor and manage litigation, including responding to subpoenas, overseeing violations, and working with outside counsel

Interface with Board on matters requiring approval and on changes to New York State laws governing nonprofits

Monitor and assist with implementation of new City and State legislation and regulations applicable to the organization’s programs, facilities, and employees

Supervise professional and administrative staff

Present proposals and reports in both written and oral form to upper management and to Board

Develop and manage strategic and work plans

Prepare and deliver training and presentations

Prepare budgets

Qualification

Law degreeNew York State Bar admissionLegal experienceReal estate development knowledgePolicy developmentRisk management systemsAnalytical skillsBasic computer proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Law degree from accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Knowledge of New York City real estate development

A minimum of seven years' legal experience as a licensed attorney

Five to ten years' experience in a general counsel or comparable role, preferably in government or a nonprofit

Demonstrated sensitivity to or experience with domestic violence, homelessness, poverty, trauma, particularly in communities of color and among LGBTQ and other disenfranchised populations

Strong legal, analytical, administrative, and written and oral communication skills

Robust organization and process management skills

Ability to work with business and government representatives

Solid legal and real estate network through professional associations, etc

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience collaborating in a fast-paced environment with a multi-disciplinary, diverse team

Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Ability to manage staff and budget

Basic computer proficiency

Company

Urban Resource Institute (URI)

Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) offers innovative client-centered services to help transform the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families, with a focus on communities of color and other vulnerable populations.

Founded in 2013

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees