KIPP Public Schools

Education

GeneralCounsel

$280–320k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“General Counsel at KIPP Public Schools. Skills: Legal strategy, Regulatory compliance, Litigation, Contract negotiation. Lead response to legal matters. Lead response to regulatory matters”

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Legal judgment; Independent judgment

Eligibility Requirements

Moderate Travel: 11-20%, 20-40 days per year

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Seasoned litigator, Strategic counselor, Comfort with candor and rigor, Credibility to push back

Nice to Have

Senior leadership experience, Track record of leading effectively across functions, In-house or government leadership experience preferred, Experience owning a complex budget, Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-performance culture, Deep commitment to education equity, Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

What You'll Do.

Lead response to legal matters

Lead response to regulatory matters

Lead response to reputational matters

Serve as thought partner to CEO

Exercise independent judgment

Provide candid counsel

Direct resolution of strategic matters

Provide legal advice to internal teams

Provide legal support to leaders

Serve as business partner to CEO

Advance organization's mission

Draft legal documents

Review legal documents

Ensure operations comply with federal laws

Ensure operations comply with state laws

Ensure operations comply with regulations

Represent Foundation before legal forums

Represent Foundation before regulatory agencies

Represent Foundation before courts

Represent Foundation before arbitration

Provide direction for government reviews

Provide oversight for government reviews

Provide direction for investigations

Provide oversight for investigations

Facilitate use of outside counsel

Manage use of outside counsel

Coordinate legal operations

Coordinate legal issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Board; Partner with senior leadership; Work with CEO; Work with internal teams; Work with leaders; Work with KIPP Schools

Communication Scope

Candid counsel; Direct feedback

Free ATS check

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