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Position Information

Position Title

Manager, Legal and Board Operations

Department

General Counsel - 128

Position Summary

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 Office of General Counsel is seeking a full-time Manager, Legal and Board Operations to lead and assist with coordination and review of all materials for the Board of Trustees and its committees. The Manager acts as liaison for administrative matters for all Board Committees, including establishing administrative procedures and ensuring accurate corporate records for the governance function of the Board of Trustees. This position supports the Board calendar, coordinates with Museum staff supporting Board activities, assists with Trustee orientation, acts as liaison for the Trustees and assists with other related matters. The Manager also supports other Office of General Counsel and Compliance matters at the Museum, as assigned.

The Manager reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary and will interface frequently with other members of the Office of General Counsel and the Office of the President.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Lead coordination and review of all Board and Committee materials, including preparation of agendas and supporting documents.
Prepare materials for posting on electronic Board portal.
Assist with coordination and scheduling of all Board and Committee meetings in-person and virtually via the Zoom platform.
Assist with preparing and maintaining records and documents related to Board and Committee activities.
Advance the digitization initiative for corporate records, including interfacing with the Museum’s Digital Asset Management System.
Support Trustee onboarding and orientation.
Interact extensively with senior management and their staff on a range of administrative and other issues related to Board activities.
Support attorneys and compliance staff in the Office of General Counsel on issues managed by the department, including research, filing and corporate and litigation support.

The expected salary range for the Manager, Legal and Board Operations is $90,000/annual – $110,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Five years experience as a corporate paralegal with a law firm or corporate legal department.
Experience handling sensitive, privileged and confidential information.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate successfully across all levels of the organization.
Thorough proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel with willingness to learn new computer programs, including opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with standard corporate or nonprofit governance procedures, policies and practices.
Experience with a board portal.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Must be able to move about the Museum campus.

Category

Full-Time

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period

Union Status

Non-Union

FLSA

Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum

$90,000/annual

Expected Salary Maximum

$110,000/annual