Senior Legal Counsel Director

Title: Senior Legal Counsel Director

Client: Non Profit

Contract to Hire

Hybrid 6 days a month onsite rotating 3 days every other week

Payrate: $50/hr-$55/hr converting at $100,000-$115,000

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NYC

The Senior Director, Legal Counsel provides high-level legal support across nonprofit corporate operations, governance, compliance, contracting, and regulatory matters. This role partners closely with senior attorneys and organizational leadership to address day-to-day legal needs, ensure regulatory compliance, support Board governance, and advise on developments affecting nonprofit operations. The position is ideal for a mission-oriented attorney with broad experience in nonprofit, corporate, or government legal environments.

• Advise senior attorneys, management, and internal stakeholders on nonprofit corporate law, compliance, governance, contracting, intellectual property, and litigation matters.

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support senior attorneys across a wide range of operational and strategic issues.

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including sponsorship agreements, grant agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, licenses, and releases.

• Provide guidance to senior attorneys and leadership on contract strategy, risk mitigation, and related legal considerations.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including lobbying rules, public policy requirements, and charitable solicitation laws in New York and nationwide.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to nonprofit operations, including employment, HR, and benefits legislation.

• Prepare materials for Board and committee meetings.

• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and AVP, Legal Counsel on Board governance matters and internal governance processes.

• Collaborate with internal teams to address legal needs across departments.

• Assist with special projects as assigned by senior attorneys.

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.

• Admitted to practice law in New York State.

• Minimum of four years practicing law, preferably within a law firm, government agency, or nonprofit organization.

• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.

• Background that includes a mix of corporate, nonprofit, and/or government legal work.

• Experience navigating nonprofit regulatory matters or governance.

• Strong analytical, research, drafting, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, practical legal guidance.

• Demonstrated professionalism, judgment, and discretion in working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Initiative, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.

• Collaboration

• Accountability

• Integrity

• Effective & Engaging Communication

• Planning & Execution

• Business Acumen & Strategic Direction