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About the Role

The General Counsel will advise on legal and compliance matters and provide guidance and representation on a broad range of issues related to the work of the Trust for Governors Island. This role is a key member of the senior team, providing advice on organizational strategies and their implementation, and addressing complex contractual, transactional, regulatory, external-relations, and agency management issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as TGI’s lead attorney, develop positions and strategies relating to all TGI legal matters
• Participate as a key member of senior staff regarding major business transactions, organizational policies, and long-term business & programmatic strategies
• Draft and negotiate all documents required for real estate transactions and other public-private partnerships, including ground and space leases for the Island
• Negotiate and review construction contracts, service agreements, event and other permits, licenses and concession agreements
• Provide full-spectrum counsel on major capital, operational & programmatic matters, such as the Trust’s multi-year capital-development portfolio (design & construction); ferry and maritime operations; the public-art programs of Governors Island Arts; customer services; tenant relations; audit; and financial management
• Function as Secretary of TGI’s Board, and work with staff to prepare Board of Director’s meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, reports and other relevant materials
• Develop, maintain and enforce the Trust’s internal governance policies and manage semi-annual and annual filings with various city and state agencies
• Work with staff on the preparation and management of RFPs, bids and procurement packages to ensure solicitations comply with TGI’s procurement rules and City requirements, as applicable
• Interface and manage communications with the City’s Law Department and with TGI’s outside law firms
• Provide management and oversight of TGI’s legal staff to support the legal needs of all departments within the organization
• Manage and oversee all litigation
• Manage and oversee the Trust’s risk management including managing the Trust’s insurance policies as well as the insurance, indemnification and bonding requirements and compliance for all contracts
• Manage and oversee significant budget areas including legal services and insurance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and legal requirements, including reporting requirements of New York’s Public Authorities Reform Act
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the President and members of senior staff
• Monitor developments in case law, legislation and regulatory matters for effects on the activities of the Trust
• Oversight on matters relating to employment law and labor relations, including the Trust’s organized workforce
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the President

Requirements

• At least ten years with progressively increasing responsibilities at a law firm and/or in-house at a corporate, not-for-profit, or government organization is required
• Experience with commercial real estate is strongly preferred
• Experience in the representation of not-for-profit entities and/or governmental/quasi-governmental entities preferred

Skills

• Superior drafting, negotiating, organization and communication skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including TGI Directors, government officials and staff
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with government procedures and requirements
• Effective communication and analytic skills with the ability to act decisively and meet deadlines in a rapidly evolving and regulated environment
• Judgment and experience to identify, manage, and mitigate risk

Location

• Governors Island

Work Type

• In-person four days per week
• Remote one day per week

Experience Level

• At least ten years of progressively increasing responsibilities

Education Level

• JD from an accredited law school required
• Admission to the NYS Bar required

Salary/Compensations

• $210 to $225k

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Retirement plan with company contributions

About the Company

• The Trust for Governors Island (The Trust) is a nonprofit corporation created by the City of New York.
• It is responsible for the redevelopment and operation of 150 acres of Governors Island.
• The Trust's mission is to realize the full potential of Governors Island for the inspiration and enjoyment of all New Yorkers, demonstrating a bold vision for public space.

Equal Opportunity

• The Trust for Governors Island values the importance of inclusion, accessibility and a diverse pool of applicants.
• The Trust for Governors Island does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, marital status, membership in an employee organization, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or other non-merit factor.