Associate General Counsel

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
The Museum’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a full-time Associate General Counsel to report to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. The Associate General Counsel will work closely with the other two attorneys in the OGC, the Director and Associate Director of Compliance, and with other members of the OGC staff to provide legal advice across all departments of the Museum on a range of matters, including litigation; regulatory compliance; insurance claims; construction and facilities; contracts; licenses; intellectual property; museum collections; international, domestic, and Native American/Native Hawaiian repatriation; and other matters as they arise. The OGC additionally provides legal and governance advice to the American Museum of Natural History Planetarium Authority, a New York public-benefit corporation created in 1933.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The successful candidate may not have experience in every category listed above, but must have the curiosity and ability to learn new areas of the law with speed and agility, and to work collaboratively with a small team. They must also have the ability to clearly communicate legal issues and risk to colleagues at all levels of the organization (including senior leadership), work on tight deadlines on multiple matters at once, demonstrate wise judgement, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The expected salary range for the Associate General Counsel is $230,000/annual – $250,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated staff.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.