Description
We are seeking a results-driven Legal Counsel with 4+ years of legal experience to join our team at Zeta, a start-up organisation dedicated to delivering excellent, free public education to children of all backgrounds and transforming the landscape of public education.
As a Legal Counsel, you will research and advise on a wide variety of schooling and legal matters and manage mission-critical special projects necessary to support our growth.
Responsibilities:
- Researching and advising on legal questions touching all aspects of our organisation (education law/regulations, special education, intellectual property, tax-exempt, litigation, employment, contract review, building code, facilities/real estate, etc.)
- Drafting charter applications and program descriptions
- Developing and drafting organisational policies and procedures
- Seeking grant opportunities and drafting grant applications
- Monitoring education-related policy and legislative developments and advancing policy strategies that increase access to high-quality public education
- Compliance reporting and oversight (regulatory and grant requirements)
- Supporting operations team on building short-term and long-term operational practices and systems to shape every aspect of our operations
- Overseeing and managing special projects at a high level
- Interfacing with and overseeing outside counsel, stewarding these relationships
- Proactively driving innovation, trying new approaches, and tackling problems from many angles to find creative solutions
- Identifying and spreading best practices and innovations that lead to excellent outcomes and processes
- Wearing multiple hats as a part of a lean start-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed
We offer a salary range of $100,000 to $125,000, with an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
- 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
- Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favourite snacks and Nespresso machine
- Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
- Books for professional development
We care deeply about your personal and professional growth, offering a clear pathway to professional growth, consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates, and interactive mindfulness and DEIJ programming.