About Us At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. The Huntington Founded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences. The Culture Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. We are better together. We believe an explicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion directly impacts and improves staff and audience engagement and experience. Job Description About the Role The Huntington is seeking to hire a dynamic attorney to provide legal services across the organization. This is the first in-house legal role for The Huntington, and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance across various facets of our organization, consulting on a wide range of legal matters, overseeing a risk management program, and negotiating and drafting agreements. Legal Counsel will serve as the in-house expert on legal matters affecting the institution, its policies, and its day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, this position will actively handle a broad range of responsibilities including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, oversee the risk management program, participate in corporate governance matters, and general legal consultation and support. Legal Counsel will also liaise with external attorneys engaged for matters related to specialized areas including labor, information technology, planned gifts, and major construction contracts. Essential Duties Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts related to the institution’s operations, which may include but not limited to art acquisition and loan agreements, artist and commission agreements, donor gift agreements, sponsorship agreements, exhibition agreements (incoming and traveling), real estate leases, building project agreements, event agreements, licensing agreements, rights and royalties, intellectual property, performer and consulting agreements; work closely with internal stakeholders to assure that all such documents meet institutional objectives and protect the Huntington’s interests Consult and liaise with various outside counsel requiring specialized legal expertise, such as labor, estate gifts, and major construction; Identify and mitigate legal risks to the organization, recommending appropriate remedies, monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and suggesting changes, as necessary Assist in designing, drafting, consulting on, and monitoring institutional policies relating to conflict of interests, employee and human resources matters, collections management, legal and regulatory compliance, ethics, and overall corporate governance Consult and work closely with internal teams to manage legal agreements for projects and initiatives across the organization Supervise Risk Manager and oversee annual insurance renewals and institutional insurance coverage and insurance requirements of partnering entities; provide support for the resolution of claims and litigation and respond to requests from regulatory authorities Manage the Huntington’s overall legal budget, and review and approve invoices for legal services Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to the Huntington’s collections and collecting activities Maintain familiarity with broad range of laws affecting the institution, including but not limited to tax, intellectual property, contract, employment, insurance, real property, and California nonprofit laws Other duties as assigned Candidate Requirements and Experience Experience: JD from an accredited law school Admitted to practice in good standing with California State Bar Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience Experience working with a museum, cultural institution, or nonprofit organization is a plus Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of a broad range of laws to effectively perform essential job functions Strong communication skills – oral, written and presentations; including the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and others at all levels of the organization Excellent business and contract negotiation skills Exceptional contract drafting and review skills Ability to balance business needs with legal needs and to provide pragmatic advice to internal partners Ability to conduct legal research Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across departments; proactively seek input and timely responses from stakeholders to expedite decisions Working Conditions This position is based at The Huntington’s offices in San Marino, CA. Working hours will be 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours may be needed occasionally based on project needs. Occasional travel, as needed, will be required. Work is primarily performed in an office environment; prolonged periods of sitting, use of computers and standard office equipment required to accomplish work objectives. Remote work up to two days per week may be possible. Compensation & Benefits We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including: Pay Range: $160,000 - $190,000. Commensurate on experience. Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds The Application Process Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment. You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application. EEO IS THE LAW EEO IS THE LAW - SPANISH The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens is a cultural and educational institution of global significance. Building on Henry E. Huntington’s renowned collections, the Huntington today supports research and promotes education in the arts, humanities, and botanical sciences through the growth and preservation of its collections, through the development of a community of scholars, school programs and partnerships, and through display and interpretation of its extraordinary resources to the public.