Overview

Summary:

Safe Horizon, Inc., the nation’s leading victim services and advocacy organization, provides support, prevents violence, and promotes justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities, through over 80 programs operated throughout New York City.  With $55 million in annual budget and staff of close to 600, Safe Horizon serves over 350,000 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, torture and other forms of crime and abuse each year. Safe Horizon is an EEO employer:  people of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office of the General Counsel serves as in-house counsel to the organization. The Deputy General Counsel assists the General Counsel in representing the legal interests of Safe Horizon, including contractual, real estate, policy, litigation, regulatory, employment, not-for-profit governance, and tax-related matters.

The Deputy General Counsel assists the General Counsel in representing the legal interests of Safe Horizon, including contractual, real estate, policy, litigation, regulatory, employment, not-for-profit governance, and tax-related matters.

Responsibilities:

Safe Horizon is seeking an experienced attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will assist with the overall management of the general legal affairs of the organization.   This position is a full-time position.

  • Advise General Counsel, senior management and others within the organization on nonprofit corporate, tax, compliance, intellectual property, governance, benefits, litigation, and employment law issues;
  • Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of contracts, such as agreements with government funders and other third parties, vendor and consultant agreements, and agreements relating to ownership of intellectual property, corporate sponsorships, special events, licensing, real estate and leases, among other things, and advise senior management on related issues;
  • Assist General Counsel with ensuring organizational compliance with contracts and applicable law and regulation, such as lobbying, regulatory and public policy matters and laws relating to charitable solicitations in New York State and nationally;
  • Advise on risk management practice, liability, and insurance matters;
  • Monitor and advise the General Counsel and others on legislative developments related to nonprofit organizations, including human resources and benefits-related legislation;
  • Analyzing statutes, regulations and procedures;
  • Supervising responses to requests for information and subpoenas;
  • Oversee work of Assistant General Counsel on various projects;
  • Assist with supervision of interns, volunteers and fellows;
  • Communicating independently with outside counsel and representatives of outside agencies;
  • Monitoring and managing litigation;
  • Developing and delivering trainings and workshops for staff and external partners;
  • Representing the corporation in court and administrative hearings;
  • Performing other duties as assigned;
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with people with varying levels of education;
  • Excellent organizational, managerial skills required. Ability to meet deadlines. Planning, organization and prioritization; and
  • In the absence of the General Counsel, represents the General Counsel and provides support and guidance to staff. 

Qualifications:

  •  At least six years of experience practicing law in law firm or public interest environment
  • Admitted to practice law in New York State
  • Applicant will ideally have corporate and nonprofit law experience.  Applicant shall also have demonstrated interest to public interest law
  • Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, research and oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to provide sound legal advice, develop creative solutions, and exercise sound business judgment
  • Track record of demonstrating professional judgment and discretion in being of service to multiple teams and senior managers in a diverse and multi-faceted organization
  • Exceptional initiative and proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in a collegial and fast-paced environment
  • Ability and willingness to handle multiple assignments, meet deadlines and pay strong attention to detail
  • Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team as well as independently
  • Ability and willingness to perform tasks with creativity and a sense of humor
  • A commitment to Safe Horizon’s mission and values

Desired:

  • Intellectual property experience.
  • Real Estate experience.

Education:     A law degree from an accredited institution

 If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

New Requirement:

Effective October 29, 2021, as a private contractor of The City of New York all Safe Horizon employees, interns and volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons.

Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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