Center for Allied Health Education · 2 hours ago
General Counsel & Strategic Legal Advisor
Cedarhurst, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCenter Education Group is the parent organization of Center for Allied Health Education, a leading healthcare education institution in New York. They are seeking a General Counsel who will serve as a strategic partner to the C-suite, providing legal and operational advice on compliance, risk management, and growth initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on all legal matters affecting the organization
Oversee legal strategy related to corporate governance, partnerships, real estate, contracts, employment, accreditation, and regulatory issues
Lead and manage compliance with federal, state, and accreditation bodies, including Department of Education, NYSED, ABHES, and other healthcare education standards
Support institutional growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, campus expansions, and program development
Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, MOUs, and vendor agreements
Anticipate and mitigate legal risks while creating scalable, proactive policies and practices
Serve as liaison with external counsel as needed
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Academics to ensure consistent application of policies and institutional values
Provide legal training and guidance to staff and leadership as needed
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in New York
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in legal practice, preferably with exposure to education, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors
Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and participating in strategic planning and organizational leadership
Expertise in compliance, contracts, employment law, and regulatory affairs
Ability to balance big-picture strategy with roll-up-your-sleeves execution
Proactive, clear communicator who can simplify legal jargon and offer practical solutions
Trustworthy, discreet, and comfortable in a high-autonomy, fast-moving environment
Preferred
Familiarity with postsecondary education, healthcare regulation, or accreditation processes a strong plus
Company
Center for Allied Health Education
Making a Difference Begins Here.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Eisenberg
Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Manager
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