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Senior Director, Legal Counsel

Vaco
$45.00 - $55.00 / hr
United States, New York, New York
Dec 04, 2025
Client: Very Well-Known Non-Profit Organization Role: Senior Director, Legal Counsel (Temporary to Permanent) Pay Rate: $45-$55/hr Location: Midtown, Manhattan (3 days onsite biweekly - 6 days per month total!) Primary Job Responsibilities: Advise CLAO, senior management and others within the organization on nonprofit corporate, compliance, intellectual property, governance, benefits, litigation, and employment law issues; Support CLAO by assisting in handling various day-to-day legal matters and providing advice across the organization. This will include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and other documents, such as: sponsorship agreements, grant agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and licenses and releases, and advise senior management on related issues; Assist CLAO in ensuring organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations, 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; Prepare materials for Board and committee meetings. Partner with CLAO on management of Board and related committees; Review and/or prepare for filing various financial reporting documents, such as the Form 990 and state registration forms, filings and reports due to United Way Worldwide, filings relating to lobbying compliance, filings relating to governmental pre-qualifications and filings due to watchdog agencies, such as the Better Business Bureau; Develop and deliver trainings and workshops for staff; Monitor and advise the CLAO and others on legislative developments related to nonprofit organizations, including human resources and benefits-related legislation; and Assist on special projects with the CLAO, other members of the executive team, and across the organization. Skills, Knowledge and Experience: J.D. degree from an ABA accredited U.S. law school Admitted to practice law in New York State Seven or more years of experience practicing law in a law firm or public interest environment; preferably with a minimum of three years of in-house corporate experience Applicant will ideally have a mix of corporate, nonprofit, and government experience. Applicant shall also have demonstrated interest in public interest law Significant experience in contract drafting and negotiation, as well as experience addressing legal issues related to one or more other relevant areas of focus, such as nonprofit governance, grantmaking, fundraising, risk management, advocacy, and government contracting 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 Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team as well as independently Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.