• Job Description

  Req#: 7fcfa52a-e5a6-4b6d-9404-7b37dd9ca1a3
  About Center Education Group
  Center Education Group is the parent organization of Center for Allied Health Education (CAHE), one of New York’s leading healthcare education institutions. We are mission-driven and growth-oriented, committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals with the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and innovation.
  
  
  Position Summary
  We are seeking a General Counsel who is more than just a legal expert — someone who can serve as a trusted strategic partner to the C-suite. This role will be deeply embedded in organizational decision-making, working closely with leadership on initiatives related to legal compliance, expansion planning, risk management, policy development, and strategic growth.
  
  
  You’ll act as the go-to legal and operational advisor, helping guide the institution through complex regulatory landscapes, contract negotiations, accreditation requirements, and multi-state educational operations. If you thrive in dynamic environments and want a seat at the table to shape how an education institution grows, this is the role for you.
  
  
  Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on all legal matters affecting the organization.
  • Oversee legal strategy related to corporate governance, partnerships, real estate, contracts, employment, accreditation, and regulatory issues.
  • Lead and manage compliance with federal, state, and accreditation bodies, including Department of Education, NYSED, ABHES, and other healthcare education standards.
  • Support institutional growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, campus expansions, and program development.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, MOUs, and vendor agreements.
  • Anticipate and mitigate legal risks while creating scalable, proactive policies and practices.
  • Serve as liaison with external counsel as needed.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Academics to ensure consistent application of policies and institutional values.
  • Provide legal training and guidance to staff and leadership as needed.
  
  
  What We’re Looking For
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in New York.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in legal practice, preferably with exposure to education, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and participating in strategic planning and organizational leadership.
  • Expertise in compliance, contracts, employment law, and regulatory affairs.
  • Familiarity with postsecondary education, healthcare regulation, or accreditation processes a strong plus.
  • Ability to balance big-picture strategy with roll-up-your-sleeves execution.
  • Proactive, clear communicator who can simplify legal jargon and offer practical solutions.
  • Trustworthy, discreet, and comfortable in a high-autonomy, fast-moving environment.

• About the company

  Center for Allied Health Education has earned statewide acclaim as a premier educational institute for allied health education. Visit today.

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