Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Share
Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 170000
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Application Instructions
Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the My Experience page in the Resume/CV field.
Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.
Number of Positions: 1Position Overview
The Vice President Associate General Counsel (Staff Attorney) will work with the senior leadership and the legal team to counsel the organization on a spectrum of contractual compliance risk and corporate governance issues. On a daily basis the Staff Attorney will meet with internal and external business partners to manage legal issues conduct legal research review and draft legal documents and collaborate with other departments within the organization as needed to further the organizations mission and help it accomplish its annual goals. This position will report to the Senior Vice President General Counsel.The Staff Attorney will work at City Years Boston headquarters.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degreefrom an accredited institution
- Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited institution
- Admission to a U.S. state bar
- 5years of experience incorporate transactions as an associate in a mid-size to large law firm or in-house counsel in a public agency non-profit or private entity
- Familiarity with the litigation process and administrative proceedings
- Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
Responsibilities
TheStaff Attorney will perform the following roles and responsibilities as described below:
- Draft review and negotiate contracts including vendor/service agreements confidentiality agreements separation agreements and other transactional documents that advance programmatic and operational priorities
- Lead insurance and risk management activities by evaluating organizational exposures coordinating appropriate coverage (e.g. general liability D&O cyber property) reviewing insurance provisions in contracts and partnering with internal stakeholders to reduce operational and programmatic risk
- Provide practical solutionsdriven counsel in the areas of finance real estate intellectual property litigation and employment law
- Represent the organization in legal proceedings
- Monitor changes in legislation and advise internal business partners accordingly
Technical Skills
- Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda position statements motions and pleadings
- Translate complex legal concepts to internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Provide legal counsel on both transactional and litigation matters including drafting and negotiating agreements managing disputes and overseeing litigation strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
Preferred Qualifications
- Admission to the Massachusetts Bar in good standing
- Previous experience with City Year or AmeriCorps
Competencies
In order tosucceed in this role an applicant must have the following competencies:
- Collaboration: Connects with stakeholders to identify shared interests; partners with others to incorporate different perspectives toward a common goal.
- Decision-Making: Uses appropriate context and data to make sensible and timely decisions; displays sound judgment when faced with opportunities/challenges.
- Problem-Solving: Identifies opportunities to make improvements; gathers information; connects related and unrelated concepts; integrates findings into actionable solutions.
- Project Management: Organizes prioritizes tracks and manages workflow and resources.
- Strategic Thinking: Identifies multiple pathways to address complex and nebulous problems; anticipates barriers and opportunities; develops plans to address them.
Physical requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or walk
- Manual dexterity for typing writing and handling office equipment
- Visual acuity to read screens and printed materials
- Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone calls
- Occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 1020 lbs (e.g. office supplies)
- Ability to communicate clearly in person by phone and in writing
Working Conditions
- Operates in a professional office setting using standard office equipment.
- May require occasional travel to other sites external counsel offices or courts/administrative agencies.
- Typical schedule: MondayFriday 8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. with occasional extended hours as needed.
- Noise level is generally moderate.
- Must have reliable internet access for remote or flexible work arrangements.
Compensation
Compensation: This is an exempt role with a compensation range of $150000-$170000 annually commensurate with experience
Benefits
City Year offers a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees live their best lives and grow personally and professionally.
Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.
As an equal opportunity employer City Year is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex gender gender identity and expression sexual orientation national origin disability age marital status veteran status pregnancy parental status genetic information or characteristics or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Navigate to our City Year career page: include link to posting. Submit your application by February 16 2026.
Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and cover letter on the My Experience page in the Resume/CV field.
Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.
Benefits
Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation sick days and organization may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently City Year offers medical dental vision life accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan more information click here.
Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Accomodation
- Access Control
- Brand Marketing
- Environmental Science
- Import
- Client Services
About Company
City Year is an education nonprofit dedicated to student and school success. Learn how we create environments where students can thrive.
