Required Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
J.D. or licensed to practice law
At least five years of legal experience, preferably at a non-profit, government agency or law firm
Membership in good standing in the New York Bar, or eligibility to practice law in New York
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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Duties / Expectations:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Contract Review and Management
Develop and manage procurement process and contract management system
Review, draft, and negotiate various types of complex agreements, including technology license agreements, legal services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, software-as-services agreements, employment agreements, and vendor and contractor agreements
Lead efforts in the preparation, implementation, and refinement of forms and processes related to contracts and the contracts management system, including document management and monitoring compliance.
Employee Relations
Assist the Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO) and the rest of Senior Leadership in the development and regular review of internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Advise CPCO as needed concerning employment and labor law, especially as related to staff terminations or other changes in employment status
Contribute a legal, regulatory, and risk assessment perspective to the creation of program strategies, development of internal policies, critical personnel decisions, and important organizational communication
Tax and Exempt-organization Compliance Training and Education
Review and support key compliance systems, including lobbying, electioneering, fundraising, and charitable solicitations
Support staff’s understanding of their own compliance responsibilities, including developing and delivering training sessions and materials to educate staff on relevant legal and compliance issues, such as non-partisan electioneering
Advise the Executive Director and other senior leaders on matters of governance, best practices, and potential conflicts of interest
Support compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of a 501(c)3 organization
Risk Management and Outside Legal Counsel
Protect and enforce the organization’s trademark and intellectual property; provide advice on trademark related matters
Advise Chief Communications Officer, Chief People and Culture Officer and Senior Leadership as needed with crisis response support, including media-related or other communications-based crisis, lawsuits, and subpoenas
Identify and coordinate outside counsel, pro bono and privately retained
Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, filings, and reports, as needed
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