Legal Counsel

Success Academy Charter Schools

New York, United States
$120,000—$130,000 usd; not specified; full benefit...
On-site
Advise on legal questions
Manage regulatory reporting
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, dedicated attorney to grow and develop as an in-house generalist while contributing to a mission-driven organization committed to delivering excellent public education

Job Summary

  • This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, dedicated attorney to grow and develop as an in-house generalist while contributing to a mission-driven organization committed to delivering excellent public education.
  • Advise on legal questions touching all aspects of our operations, including expansion, compliance, charter management, and our day-to-day operations.
  • Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Matching Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, dedicated attorney to grow and develop as an in-house generalist while contributing to a mission-driven organization committed to delivering excellent public education.

Salary

$120,000—$130,000 USD; Not specified; Full benefits program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • advise on legal questions
  • manage regulatory reporting
  • draft, review, and negotiate agreements
  • advise on data privacy issues
  • conduct legal research and writing

Nice-to-have

  • interest in education and nonprofit sector
  • intellectually curious self-starter
  • support advocacy and expansion efforts
  • flexible, proactive, and collaborative

Key Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
  • Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
  • Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility for in-house qualification
  • At least four years of legal experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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