VP, General Counsel
Reports to the President of the Wharton Club of New York
The VP, General Counsel serves as a legal and governance resource to the Wharton Club of New York. The role provides practical, business-oriented guidance on routine legal and governance matters affecting the Club.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Review agreements, policies, and other Club documents.
- Advise on routine legal, governance, and operational matters affecting the Club.
- Participate in Board and management discussions as appropriate.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance that supports informed Club decision-making.
- Attend VP meetings and respond to ad hoc legal requests.
The role is designed to be manageable alongside a full-time legal practice. The commitment includes attendance at VP meetings and responding to ad hoc requests as needed.
Qualifications:
- Current membership in the Wharton Club of New York.
- Mid-level attorney with approximately 5–8 years of experience, preferably in corporate law or general commercial practice.
- Prior nonprofit experience is not required, though an interest in nonprofit work is helpful.
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance.
- Adherence to Club policies, including signing an annual acknowledgement form.
- A commitment to treat this volunteer role with professionalism and responsibility.
Interested volunteers should complete the volunteer application.
Professional Development Opportunity:
This role offers an opportunity for an attorney to gain nonprofit-governance experience while deepening their relationship with the Wharton community.
