Assistant General Counsel

Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Work the Deputy General Counsel and the Development team to review and/or draft select donor agreements for gifts of cash and other assets

• Work with the Deputy General Counsel to review and/or draft donor proposals and agreements for gifts of art

• Manage or guide, as applicable, estate administration on behalf of the Museum, particularly with respect to bequests of art or complex assets; work closely with the Office of Planned Giving regarding the same

• Review all tax filings, including Form 990 and 990-T; review UBIT and other tax issues that impact the Museum, and provide counsel to the Finance, Membership, Development, and other departments regarding the same; stay abreast of applicable legislative developments and positions

• Assist the Deputy General Counsel with governance issues, including revision of governing documents, Board committee issues, conflict of interest and ethics issues as they arise

• Assist the Finance department with various banking, financing and other agreements and related resolutions, debt issuance, and the travel policy

• Assist the Investment Office by reviewing agreements, as appropriate, and providing Secretary’s certificates

• Assist the Government Affairs department in reviewing agreements, as appropriate, and staying abreast of pending City, State, and Federal legislation that may impact the Museum

• Review contracts and guidelines for events held at the Museum, including the Costume Institute Gala

• Maintain corporate registrations, the Museum’s liquor license, and various other licenses

• Oversee charitable solicitation registration and annual returns

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law degree required

• Admitted to practice in New York

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice

• Strong writing and drafting skills

• Excellent public speaking and negotiating skills

• Sound judgment and a strong work ethic

• Interested and skilled in working as a part of many teams

• Able to work independently in a collaborative setting