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General Counsel

Achievement First seeks applicants for its next General Counsel.

Achievement First (AF) was founded 25 years ago based on the belief that every child— regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to excellent schools. With a network of 41 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, AF serves as an educational beacon, guiding nearly 15,000 students toward their full potential.

The next General Counsel should be driven by a commitment to meeting and serving AF’s mission and scholars in executing this pivotal leadership role. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this role will aid in steering the organization through the complex legal landscape of non-profit management, charter school operations, and educational issues. The General Counsel will serve as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to the CEO and will assess risk on a continuous basis.

Qualifications:

1. Successful candidates will hold a JD or equivalent and be licensed to practice law in New York.
2. At least fifteen years of relevant legal experience.
3. Expertise in a broad range of legal disciplines, particularly education law, charter law, contract law, employment law, and public records law.
4. A solutions-oriented mindset, superb communication skills, and a high degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Achievement First has retained Diversified Search to assist in this search process. For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications (CV/résumé and a letter of interest) to:

Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq., Global Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director
Sonya Olds Som, Esq., Global Managing Partner, Legal, Risk, Compliance & Government Affairs Practice Group
Anne Koellhoffer, Managing Associate
Diversified Search

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that deeply values diversity. Achievement First provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

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New York NY United States

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