General Counsel

About Child Mind Institute

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

Position Details:

As part of the Legal team, you will report to Chief Operating Officer. You will you will serve as a key member on the leadership team and manage all legal matters for the organization in alignment with the Child Mind Institute's mission, values and programmatic objectives. 

This is an exempt, full-time position requiring a minimum of four (4) days per week in the  NYC headquarters office, on a schedule determined by your supervisor.

You Will:

• Counsel executive leadership and the Board of Directors on all legal matters affecting the organization, including governance, major transactions, regulatory compliance, fundraising, risk management, real estate, technology strategy, intellectual property and external policy positions.

• Oversee and manage corporate governance matters, including Board and Committee meetings, conflicts of interest, minutes and associated processes and policies. 

• Collaborate with executive leadership on growth initiatives, including exploring new business lines, funding sources and domestic and international expansion.

• Act as chief compliance and risk officer, advising on applicable laws and regulations, including in the areas of exempt organizations, employment, intellectual property, technology, fundraising, tax, human subject research, data security, cybersecurity and privacy.

• Manage the contract review and approval process, draft and negotiate a wide variety of transactions, templates, official correspondence and organizational policies.

• Oversee the management of insurance policies and renewals to ensure adequate coverage.

• Direct the management of corporate and charitable registration filings and renewals.

• Manage and protect the organization's intellectual property portfolio, including trademark, copyright and patent registrations and renewals, licensing, enforcement, use guidelines and related policies.

• Advise on legal issues related to technology systems and digital initiatives, including software licensing, vendor agreements, artificial intelligence, data governance, information security and technology risk management.

• Advise Human Resources professionals in employment-related personnel matters.

• Act as legal representative on the IT Incident Response Team, 401(k) Committee and Clinical Incident Review Committees, among others.

• Support the Finance Department in the preparation of audited financials and Form 990 Information returns.

• Counsel clinicians on family law and litigation, oversee medical malpractice counsel and manage responses to regulatory inquiries/investigations.

• Counsel researchers and review protocols, consent forms and IRB submissions.

• Manage outside counsel as needed; strengthen and expand pro bono relationships.

• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Juris Doctor degree

• 8 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.

• Licensed to practice law in New York

• Executive leadership: Trusted advisor who provides clear, practical counsel to senior leadership and the Board.

• Strategic judgment: Balances immediate business needs with long-term organizational goals and legal risks.

• Integrity: Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and professional judgment.

• Influence and diplomacy: Builds consensus and effectively advises diverse stakeholders.

• Negotiation: Leads complex, high-stakes negotiations with confidence and sound judgment.

• Change and crisis leadership: Remains decisive, adaptable, and solutions-focused during periods of change or uncertainty.

• Business perspective: Understands organizational operations, financial considerations, technology, and evolving regulatory environments.

• Innovation: Develops creative legal solutions that support responsible growth and new initiatives.

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Our Benefits

Our great compensation package and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website.

Pay Range

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

EEO Disclaimer

Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In compliance with California law, we also prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decision-making, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other category protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). In New York, we extend this prohibition to include status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL).

Child Mind Institute is dedicated to ensuring accessibility and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform your job, please contact our HR Department at hr@childmind.org

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.