The General Counsel supports the Head of Legal in 501c3 non-profit legal matters.
Responsibilities
Draft and/or review a range of transactional documents (including but not limited to memoranda of understanding, letters of intent, grant proposals, release forms, insurance, rental agreements, other commercial agreements, volunteer agreements, RFPs).
Implement policies relating to education and enforcement of compliance with state/federal regulations leveraging industry standards.
Ensure that all internal and external facing communications are robust from a legal perspective.
Collaborate with organizational clients, stakeholders and business partners to establish a consistent process.
Analyze and interpret laws, statutes and regulations, and identify areas of compliance, as well as potential vulnerability and risk; partner with the appropriate business unit(s) and/or operations in order to develop and implement appropriate action plans.
Work with outside pro bono counsel.as needed
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate
3-5 years of experience in a general legal support role in contract administration, or other related background within contract management.
Strong communication (oral/written) skills and interpersonal skills.