Assistant General Counsel

Purpose:

The Assistant General Counsel, Contracts will provide top-notch legal support and organizational support to meet the needs of the various departments in the National Office. This position is one of two attorneys that supports drafting of grants and contracts within the National Office and ensures compliance with procurement and contracting policies and processes, working with other departments, vendors and stakeholders, as necessary.

Engagement:

The Assistant General Counsel, Contracts will engage with executive leadership and staff, and stakeholders across all levels of the National Office to build collaborative and effective partnerships.

Delivery:

Detail-oriented ongoing tasks such as:

Draft and review contracts, agreements, grants, sponsorships, commercial co-ventures, intellectual property licenses, and related legal documents,

Knowledge of corporate transaction and contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating business agreements 

Create and update contract templates

Coordinate with the Procurement team in Finance to provide legal assistance on contract administration

Work with internal legal staff and outside counsel to ensure the National Office is conducting business safely

Implement OGC initiatives, including education and enforcement of compliance with organizational policies, as well as state/federal regulations and industry standards 

Interact with organizational clients, stakeholders, and business partners 

Adapt to changing demands and shifting priorities, always with a view to delivering first-rate legal advice and services

Other matters and duties, as assigned, with regard to any other aspects of the National Office’s transactional, litigation, practice management and other legal affairs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school   
Bar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC 
At least four years of legal experience, including substantial amounts of counseling, drafting and negotiation in commercial transactions and other related areas of practice
Knowledge of corporate transaction and contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating business agreements 
Familiarity with, and stylistic affinity for, the ABA Manual of Style for Contract Drafting strongly preferred
Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal and business issues
Ability to provide sound business advice as well as first-rate legal counsel to business partners at all levels, including executive team and senior leaders
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to positively and successfully manage relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders across organizational lines
Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with fellow attorneys, staff, and clients 
Demonstrated ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice.
Excellent judgment and proven experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations
Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, highly innovative, and rapidly changing environment while maintaining and developing strong collaborative relationships with teams.
Sound command of the law of contracts
Experience in reviewing and drafting grant agreements preferred
General knowledge of other legal frameworks applicable to the National Office, including the federal law of tax exemption and operations under state nonprofit corporations laws
Ability to work independently and prioritize without direction 
Unflinching commitment to exceptional work products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complicated legal concepts into accessible language for a wide audience