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The American Museum of Natural History (“the Company”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for an Assistant General Counsel.

Company: The American Museum of Natural History is a renowned non-profit, educational organization located in New York City. AMNH is one of the largest and most complex natural history museums in the world. It is a diverse scientific, educational and cultural institution that includes a research enterprise of approximately 200 full time scientists; the Richard Gilder Graduate School, which confers the Ph.D. in Comparative Biology and the Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Earth science; collections of more than 34 million specimens and artifacts that constitute an invaluable record of life on Earth; one of the largest natural history libraries in the world; 45 permanent exhibition halls, special exhibition galleries in which it displays award-winning exhibitions, as well as the Rose Center for Earth and Space which houses the Hayden Planetarium, where planetarium shows are shown; and the newly-opened Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation, which houses a live insectarium, butterfly vivarium, floor-to-ceiling collections displays, and an immersive video experience. AMNH also distributes its scientific and educational content, special exhibitions and planetarium shows to venues in more than 20 countries.

Overview: Reporting to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will be part of a four-attorney office including the general counsel and two other lawyers. This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to senior management at the Museum on a wide range of matters including charitable gifts, non-profit tax issues, and contracts.

Experience: The successful candidate will have 5+ years of significant legal experience gained in a law firm or comparable institution. The candidate will have a broad knowledge of New York not-for-profit and education law, and federal tax exemption laws and regulations.

Location/Relocation: New York, New York. Local candidates are strongly preferred. AMNH is open to considering candidates interested in relocating to New York City.

Compensation:

EMPLOYER-PROVIDED Pay range in New York City Metropolitan Area

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Wage Rate: $215K-$230K

About Major, Lindsey & Africa

Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, MLA has earned recognition for its track record of successful General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Partner, Associate and Law Firm Management placements. With offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, London, and Tokyo, MLA recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting clients’ and candidates’ needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. MLA considers every search a diversity search, and has been committed to diversity in the law since its inception. For these reasons, MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at www.mlaglobal.com.

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