Overview
Princeton Legal Search Group has been retained on an exclusive basis by the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) to lead the search for a Senior Vice President, Legal & Compliance. This newly created role will report directly to the President/CEO and oversee the management of all of NYSCI’s legal, compliance and operational affairs with support from one direct report. This position will be a member of NYSCI’s executive team which includes attending the Senior Leadership team meetings and interaction with external partners. The Senior Vice President, Legal & Compliance will serve as NYSCI’s Compliance Officer.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Advise the President & CEO, senior management and others within the organization on
nonprofit corporate, compliance, intellectual property, governance, benefits, litigation, risk management, and employment law issues. - Support the President & CEO 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/grant agreements, rental/events agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and licenses and releases, and advise senior management on related issues. - Assist President & CEO 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; serve as
Compliance Officer on all risk management issues and oversee all whistleblower policy allegations and reports. - Develop and deliver training and workshops for staff to foster a culture of integrity,
transparency, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across the organization. - Monitor and advise the President & CEO and others on legislative developments related
to nonprofit organizations, including human resources and benefits-related legislation. - Manage legal operations, including documentation retention and managing outside
counsel/legal spend, and assist with corporate governance. - Assist on special projects with the President & CEO, other members of the executive
team, and across the organization.
Skill, Knowledge & Experience
- A J. D. degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school is required.
- Admitted to practice law in New York State or the ability to register as in house counsel with the State of New York if not admitted to the NY Bar..
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience practicing law in a law firm or public interest environment; in-house corporate experience preferred, but not required.
- Significant experience in contract drafting and negotiations, 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 (all levels) contracting. - Applicant will ideally have a mix of corporate, nonprofit, and government experience.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, research and oral/written communication
skills. - Ability to provide sound legal advice, develop creative solutions, and exercise sound
business judgement and discretion. - 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.
A commitment to NYSCI’s mission.
Key Competencies
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Effective and engaging communicator
- Planning and execution
- Business acumen and strategic direction
Salary range: Up to $225,000 Annually
Benefits
NYSCI strives to be an inclusive and equitable place to work. We work to foster diverse voices and perspectives, empower staff as problem solvers, and support professional growth for all.
The New York Hall of Science also offers generous benefits and perks for all regular full-time employees. These currently include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits
- Pension plan and 401k plan
- Free life insurance coverage
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 13 paid holidays off
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite parking
The New York Hall of Science is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an
inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees. It provides employment
opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status or any other
protected status in accordance with applicable law. NYSCI supports a drug-free workplace.
If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive
interview experience, please let us know.
Organizational Background
NYSCI is New York City’s science center, a place where everyone is invited to explore how
science and engineering shape our world, and how we can use scientific tools and ideas to
answer questions and solve problems. Visitors pose questions, design solutions, explore
phenomena, and work together to make amazing things happen.
Located in Queens, one of the most diverse counties in the U.S., NYSCI welcomes 400,000
visitors annually, including families, students on field trips, and camp and after-school groups.
NYSCI also works with thousands of teachers each year to make classroom science more
relevant, exciting, and meaningful to students, and conducts innovative research about how
science learning happens through everyday experience.
Our exhibitions, programs, and products are informed by strategies of engagement called Design,
Make, Play. The defining characteristics of Design Make Play — open-ended exploration,
imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement, and delight — are the ingredients
that inspire passionate STEM learners.
