Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Win is seeking an experienced and mission-driven

Senior Vice President, General Counsel

to serve as the organization's chief legal officer and a key member of the Executive Team.
This executive leadership role will provide strategic legal counsel to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership while overseeing legal risk, governance, compliance, labor and employment matters, litigation, contracts, real estate transactions, and enterprise-wide risk management.
Key Responsibilities:

Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and Executive Team
Lead governance, compliance, ethics, and enterprise risk initiatives
Advise on labor and employment matters, including union environments and investigations
Oversee litigation strategy, insurance claims, and outside counsel management
Negotiate and manage contracts, government funding agreements, and transactions
Support real estate, housing, and development projects
Build and lead a high-performing legal function
Qualifications:

JD from an accredited law school and active New York State Bar membership
12+ years of progressive legal experience
Significant in-house and/or General Counsel experience
Experience advising CEOs, Boards, and executive teams
Deep labor and employment law expertise, including union environments
Strong litigation, investigations, contracting, and risk management experience
Experience in nonprofit, government contracting, housing, healthcare, or social services environments is highly preferred
What We're Looking For:

Strategic judgment and strong business partnership skills
Sound legal and ethical decision-making
Proven leadership experience
Commitment to Win's mission and the communities we serve
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy, governance, risk management, and mission-driven leadership.

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