NYC KIDS RISE
The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor and leads the inaugural legal function for NYC Kids RISE, a nonprofit managing a universal college savings program. This role oversees all legal matters, ensures compliance with complex privacy and nonprofit regulations, and advises executive leadership on strategy and governance. The position involves building internal systems, managing risk, and supervising compliance efforts while navigating relationships with public authorities and external counsel.
Headquarters
Long Island City, New York, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
NYC Kids RISE is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to expanding economic opportunity and equity for families across the five boroughs. The organization promotes the Save for College program, helping families build college savings for children through outreach, enrollment support, and public awareness. NYC Kids RISE works with schools, city agencies, and community partners to increase access to long-term savings and financial resources. It centers equity in its program design, advocacy, and community engagement to make postsecondary opportunity more attainable for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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18% above the average for this role