Associate Counsel

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The Associate Counsel will work closely with and report directly to
the General Counsel. This position will provide day-to-day
legal advice and counsel to stakeholders throughout the
Metropolitan Opera on a wide variety of legal issues. This is a
generalist role, and specific responsibilities may shift based on
the candidate’s experience and skills. Primary Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters,
including the following areas of law: exempt organizations,
including contract, public finance, construction, tax and
regulatory compliance, insurance, trust and estates, federal and/or
state lobbying, and real estate.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of contracts.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and
industry standards, and provide guidance to the organization’s
departments and programs.
Conduct legal research and stay informed about emerging legal
and regulatory issues that may impact the organization and
proactively recommend appropriate action or strategies.
Support the General Counsel and collaborate with internal
stakeholders to develop and implement policies and procedures that
align with legal requirements and promote best
practices.
Engage and supervise outside counsel.
Provide support on other legal matters and related
projects.

Skills and Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and
admission to the bar in New York
Minimum of 4years of relevant legal experience.
Candidates with at least two years of legal experience in a
generalist or contract-focused role in a corporate or non-profit
legal department strongly preferred.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the
ability to convey complex legal concepts to a non-legal
audience.
Ability to work independently and to research solutions on a
broad array of legal questions and make sound, thoughtful
recommendations on actions and policies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in
relationships and exercise sound judgment.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving
skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional
teams and effectively manage projects and multiple priorities in a
fast-paced environment.
Demonstrable understanding of and enthusiasm for the
Metropolitan Opera’s mission and goals.

Physical Demands

Met employees adhere to a hybrid work schedule that is subject
to change, with legal department employees currently working in the
office a minimum of three days per week in the office, which is the
Opera House.

$140,000 – $165,000 a year The Metropolitan Opera believes
that diversity is critical to our success and growth as a leading
performing arts institution and we seek to recruit, develop and
retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our
goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all
job levels, of the communities we serve.
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We
are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where
equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and
existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical
conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and
mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, genetic information (including
characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any
protected category prohibited by local, state or federal
laws.