Ford Foundation

Investment Counsel

Ford Foundation

Ford Foundation Building, 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelBachelors
Job Description

Primary accountability for legal representation of the investment and MRI teams, including assigning matters to outside counsel and other lawyers on the team and reviewing their work. Assists with governance matters and preparing board and committee materials and minutes, particularly for the foundation’s Investment and MRI Committees. Advises on structuring questions relating to equity and debt PRIs and negotiates PRI agreements and side letters. Reviews and negotiates contracts with operational and programmatic consultants and vendors. Advises and assists on other matters as needed, such as intellectual property, employment law and benefits, real estate, finance, litigation, and special projects throughout the foundation.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Ford Foundation Building, 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 7 years of related experience as a corporate lawyer at a law firm or in-house with expertise in private equity and other alternative investments.

  • Specific expertise in investment related legal issues for private foundations or other similar institutional investors

Required Skills
  • Documentation

  • Contract Management

  • Time Management

  • Negotiation skills

  • Tax laws

Soft Skills
  • Process Improvement

  • Strategic Planning

  • Verbal communication

  • written communication

  • Results driven

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Investment Counsel in Ford Foundation Building, 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, USA is between $86,000 and $124,000 per year.

Additional Information
Ford Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 22nd, 2021
Apply BeforeJune 21st, 2025
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About Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation supports visionary leaders and organizations on the frontlines of social change worldwide. The Ford Foundation is an American private foundation with the mission of advancing human welfare. Created in 1936 by Edsel Ford and Henry Ford.

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