New York
Job Description Company Overview: Public Health Solutions (PHS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit community-based organization (CBO) that has existed for 70 years to improve health equity and address health-related social needs (HRSN) for historically underserved marginalized communities. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org. PHS administers WholeYouNYC, a coordinated community resource network that builds trustworthy and reliable pathways between healthcare providers, health plans and CBOs providing critical resources in the community that address the social drivers of health. WholeYouNYC brings together over 200 organizations offering various programs – such as food, housing, employment, health insurance, and sexual health services – across all five boroughs. These services and programs make it possible for New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives and ultimately reduce health disparities and advance health equity. To date, our network has already impacted thousands of lives through community partnerships and referrals, generating millions in estimated healthcare savings. New York State (NYS) invested $500M statewide to support Social Care Network (SCN) lead entities responsible for integrating social care into the Medicaid program across the state. PHS’ WholeYouNYC was awarded the Social Care Network infrastructure grant for Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. This is a grant-funded position ending March 31, 2027. Program Description: The Office of General Counsel and Legal Affairs (Legal) provides legal advice, counsel and representation for matters involving PHS, its senior leadership team, Board, and employees. Legal issues arise in the context of PHS’ operations, administration, programs, and services. We work with all PHS departments to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, federal, state, and local laws and rules, and contractual requirements. Our approach is hands-on and proactive—engaging as partners with our colleagues to get in front of legal issues. We regularly draft guidance and policies to ensure PHS’ compliance with legal requirements. Our broad portfolio includes procurement, contracting and transactions, and third-party risk; employment and labor matters, including pension and investments; real estate issues; Board of Directors’ matters; regulatory compliance; and oversight of litigation and investigations. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Associate General Counsels, the Staff Attorney will provide legal support on contractual, compliance, and risk issues. Specifically, the Staff Attorney will: • Advise PHS’s Contract and Management Services department and draft, review, and negotiate subrecipient agreements and other contracts in connection with federal/state/local grants., • Draft, review, redline, and negotiate commercial contracts and other vendor agreements, as well as additional contracts as assigned, and ensure that contractual arrangements align with organizational goals and legal requirements., • Conduct regulatory research and draft legal memoranda., • Stay abreast of regulatory changes at the City, State, and Federal level that will impact PHS., • Member of the New York bar in good standing (or eligible for immediate membership)., • 3-6 years’ in-house, law firm, or governmental experience., • Expertise in the core areas of work described above, especially contract drafting., • Expertise in federal grants (especially HHS) and government contracting (Uniform Guidance/2 CFR 200, NY State contracting requirements)., • Demonstrated exceptional organizational, analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, facilitation, and written and oral communication skills., • Demonstrated capacity to work independently with strong follow-through skills and ability to juggle multiple matters, prioritizing effectively. Additional Preferred Skills: • Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork, inclusive leadership, and problem-solving to achieve goals., • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to create engagement and support across multiple levels within the organization., • A high level of integrity and trust., • Experience in or familiarity with the healthcare and/or nonprofit sectors a plus. Assistant General Counsel Direct Reports: The position has no direct reports. Benefits: • Hybrid Work Schedule., • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays., • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision., • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits., • Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage., • 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions., • College Savings Plan. This Staff Attorney job description provides an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the role. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and the expertise of the selected candidate. At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you! PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans. 9am- 5pm 35 hours