Assistant General Counsel

Overview

Assistant General Counsel

Job Locations : US-NY-Rye

Job ID : 2025-7133

Category : Administrative / Clerical

Minimum Rate : USD $170,000.00 / Yr.

Maximum Rate : USD $180,000.00 / Yr.

Work Location Type : Physical

Overview content continued : Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering lifesaving blood products to hospitals and partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), with operations spanning multiple states and activities in cellular therapies, pharmacy, and research services. Learn more at nybc.org.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of all legal matters across the enterprise, focusing on commercial matters and corporate transactions involving regulatory issues and corporate governance.
• Resolve legal issues and disputes involving business activities.
• Work with internal and external counsel on corporate transactions, including contracting, mergers, joint ventures, and licensing; advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions, including information systems technology.
• Negotiate and draft contracts in all areas, including enterprise customer agreements, purchase of goods and services, and leases.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements and related documents; advise internal stakeholders on lease terms, obligations, defaults, and dispute resolution.
• Assist with internal investigations and drafting position statements in response to discrimination claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft policies to support compliance with labor and employment laws across the organization.
• Monitor effective health-related compliance programs.
• Provide counsel on healthcare law compliance and corporate governance matters.
• Advise on research-related matters, including research compliance and human subjects’ protection.
• Lead contracting on research-related matters, including material transfers, collaborations, and sponsorships.
• Provide counsel on compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws for the organization and its affiliates.
• Manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner.
• Interact with senior executives and Board members on general corporate policy and governance matters.
• Assist the Risk Management team with identifying legal risks related to blood center operations, incident response and investigations, risk mitigation strategies, and policy development aligned with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Work solo or in teams on assigned special projects.
• Attend professional development programs as required.
• Any related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Travel : Up to 10% travel.

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Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the requirements above that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

For applicants in New York City or Westchester County, the annual salary is $170,000.00 to $180,000.00. For applicants outside these locations, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with skills and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.

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