Assistant General Counsel, Contracts

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Contracts to provide legal and organizational support across its national office. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating contracts, grants, sponsorships, licenses, and other business agreements; developing and maintaining contract templates; and advising on procurement and contract administration. The role also supports compliance initiatives, works with internal legal colleagues and external counsel, and partners with staff, leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders. The attorney will provide practical legal guidance, assess risks, and adapt to changing priorities across a range of transactional and other legal matters. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and be eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC. At least four years of legal experience, including substantial commercial transaction counseling, drafting, and negotiation, is required; grant agreement experience is preferred. Applicants should have strong contract-law knowledge, excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly. The role also calls for adaptability, independence, effective prioritization, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.