General Counsel
Home Life Services, Inc. - New York, NY
Home Life Services, Inc. seeks a General Counsel to contribute directly to HLS’s mission and the well-being of thousands of New Yorkers. The General Counsel will serve as chief legal and risk management advisor to the CEO, senior leadership, and the Board of Directors, be part of a dedicated and experienced executive team, and have the opportunity to develop the in-house legal function in support of HLS’s critical mission and growth. In partnership with the executive team, the General Counsel will have substantial influence and authority to design and refine the strategy and priorities for this new position.
Founded in 1995, HLS provides housing, social services, and targeted programming to families with children and adult families. With a results-oriented approach that emphasizes removing barriers to independence, HLS enables families to thrive in safe, permanent housing. With an annual budget of approximately $120 million and approximately 600 employees, HLS operates 18 shelter facilities across three New York City boroughs. HLS has experienced significant growth over the past decade and is currently navigating a period of leadership transition at both the executive staff and Board of Director levels. This evolution creates an opportunity for strategic transformation, and HLS is seeking a General Counsel with the judgement, expertise, and experience to play a critical role in shaping HLS’s future.
"The General Counsel will join leadership that comprises: 1) individuals who are each skilled experts in their own fields, are able to work effectively even in the face of ambiguity, and are passionate about the HLS mission and; 2) a team that is enthusiastically collaborative in its approach to the work at hand, and that collectively thrives in this period of forward-looking transformation. If you are up for having a strong hand in co-creating this new GC role within our organization, and if the balance of momentum, challenge, and opportunity sounds just right…we can’t wait to meet you. " — Herminia Palacio, Interim Chief Executive Officer
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Founded in 1995, HLS provides housing, social services, and targeted programming to families with children and adult families. With a results-oriented approach that emphasizes removing barriers to independence, HLS enables families to thrive in safe, permanent housing. With an annual budget of approximately $120 million and approximately 600 employees, HLS operates 18 shelter facilities across three New York City boroughs. HLS has experienced significant growth over the past decade and is currently navigating a period of leadership transition at both the executive staff and Board of Director levels. This evolution creates an opportunity for strategic transformation, and HLS is seeking a General Counsel with the judgement, expertise, and experience to play a critical role in shaping HLS’s future.
"The General Counsel will join leadership that comprises: 1) individuals who are each skilled experts in their own fields, are able to work effectively even in the face of ambiguity, and are passionate about the HLS mission and; 2) a team that is enthusiastically collaborative in its approach to the work at hand, and that collectively thrives in this period of forward-looking transformation. If you are up for having a strong hand in co-creating this new GC role within our organization, and if the balance of momentum, challenge, and opportunity sounds just right…we can’t wait to meet you. " — Herminia Palacio, Interim Chief Executive Officer
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.