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Associate General Counsel

American Museum of Natural History

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$230K - $250K/yr

Full-time, Contractor

Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice across all departments of the Museum on matters including litigation, regulatory compliance, contracts, licenses, intellectual property, and collections.

  • Oversee and manage external counsel, internal investigations, and support Museum collections-related matters such as repatriation and licensing.

  • Draft and negotiate various business agreements and advise on government relations-related matters, including lobbying compliance and export controls.

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Associate General Counsel
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 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:
  • Provide pre-litigation and litigation support for disputes involving the Museum and advise on other litigation-related matters, including subpoena responses, motion practice, federal and state civil procedure, settlement negotiations, and deposition preparation.
  • Oversee and manage external counsel including for litigation and other dispute resolution and compliance advice, while helping to craft strategy and managing cost-efficient spend.
  • Oversee legally privileged internal investigations.
  • Support Museum collections-related matters, including repatriation, licensing, and collections access.
  • Draft and negotiate a variety of business agreements, including software licenses, facilities/construction agreements, independent contractor engagements, and other general business matters and bespoke contractual arrangements.
  • Oversee and advise on government relations-related matters, including lobbying compliance, public benefit corporations, federal grants compliance, and export controls.
  • Support agency violation resolutions.

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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Seven years relevant training/experience.
  • Admission to the New York State Bar or ability to gain admission within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience practicing as a lawyer in a law firm.
  • Experience practicing law in-house.
  • Experience working directly with clients.
  • Federal clerkship and/or general litigation experience, including document production and discovery management, motion practice, and research.
  • Experience drafting a variety of business agreements.
  • Experience working for or with educational institutions, non-profit organizations, or museums.

Physical Demands
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to move about the Museum campus.

Category
Full-Time
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period
70
Union Status
Non-Union
FLSA
Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum
$230,000/annual
Expected Salary Maximum
$250,000/annual
EEO Statement
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.
Quick Link
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4888
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
GS1038P
Open Date
08/12/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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