General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Urban Resource Institute (URI) is seeking a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to oversee its legal affairs, including corporate governance, finance, contracts, and real estate projects. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, admission to the New York State Bar, and at least 7 years of legal experience, with 5-10 years in a general counsel or comparable role. The role requires strong legal, analytical, and administrative skills, as well as the ability to work with diverse teams and manage staff and budget.

Requirements

• Law degree from accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Minimum 7 years' legal experience as a licensed attorney
• 5-10 years' experience in a general counsel or comparable role
• Strong legal, analytical, administrative, and written and oral communication skills
• Robust organization and process management skills
• Ability to work with business and government representatives
• Solid legal and real estate network through professional associations, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience collaborating in a fast-paced environment with a multi-disciplinary, diverse team
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage staff and budget
• Basic computer proficiency

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative organization
• Chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families