Administration, General Counsel, Full Time

Summary

The Norton Simon Entities, comprised of the Norton Simon Museum, the Norton Simon Art Foundation and The Norton Simon Foundation, seeks a General Counsel to join its executive team. Reporting to the President/CEO, the General Counsel is an experienced attorney responsible for overseeing the organization’s legal matters, including compliance with non-profit, employment and intellectual property law, and with tax-related and contractual obligations.

 Responsibilities:

• Advise the Boards of Trustees, President/CEO and executive team on all legal matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; review and refine organizational policies
• Advise the Boards and President/CEO on organizational governance matters
• Draft, review and lead the negotiation of all contracts and agreements for the Norton Simon Entities
• Provide legal advice on risk management and insurance program in close collaboration with the executive team, insurance broker and outside counsel
• Observe organizational policies and procedures and recommend updates to reflect evolving best practices
• Advise on legal issues related to provenance, loans, publications, intellectual property matters, data security and privacy, and other art-related matters affecting Norton Simon Entities operations and strategy

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and a member in good standing of the California State bar
• At least five years of legal experience with expertise in several of the following areas: art law, corporate governance, non-profit law, labor and employment law, and tax compliance
• Experience at a major law firm required; additional experience at a museum or nonprofit organization preferred

Physical Requirements

This position is in an indoor office setting, with frequent use of office equipment including computer, keyboard, and mouse. This position may involve extended periods of sitting and standing, as well as moderate lifting, stretching, reaching, and bending.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled to work on-site Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Compensation

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance and a generous pension program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Norton Simon Entities* provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Norton Simon Entities do not unlawfully discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decisionmaking, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, age (forty years of age and over), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. The Norton Simon Entities make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees and for religious observances and practices. This policy applies to all areas of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

The Norton Simon Entities are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

*The Norton Simon Entities are composed of the following: Norton Simon Museum of Art at Pasadena and the Norton Simon Art Foundation. Employment may be with either, or both, of these entities.