Assistant General Counsel

At JCCA (Jewish Child Care Association) , we provide comprehensive services to New York’s most vulnerable children and families, helping them heal, develop, and thrive. With deep roots in social justice and a values-driven mission, we work at the intersection of compassion and excellence—offering trauma-informed care, education, mental health support, and residential services.

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We are currently seeking a proactive, skilled, and mission-aligned Assistant General Counsel to join our Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the legal and compliance needs of a dynamic and complex organization making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

The Assistant General Counsel , will work closely with the General Counsel and a small, dedicated legal team to provide legal guidance across all areas of JCCA’s operations. While this role touches a broad range of legal matters—including employment, compliance, real estate, and nonprofit governance—the primary focus will be on contract administration : reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and ensuring contracts align with our organizational goals and mitigate legal risk.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a legal professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys the breadth and complexity of in-house counsel work.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts across a wide range of areas : consulting, technology, real estate, construction, fundraising, grants, and more
• Assess contracts for legal and business risk , ensuring alignment with agency goals and regulatory obligations
• Provide legal guidance on nonprofit governance , tax compliance , fundraising , and regulatory matters related to child welfare and healthcare
• Support multiple departments—including HR, Finance, IT, Development, and Programs—with practical legal advice and issue spotting
• Assist in the development of training, templates, and tools to promote legal best practices across the agency
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws applicable to nonprofit and human services organizations
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on legally sound strategies and risk management
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda as needed
• Stay up to date on legal developments in child welfare and nonprofit law

Perform other legal duties as assigned

Qualifications

Collaborative spirit and a deep commitment to JCCA’s mission and values

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