Corporate Counsel - Contracts

October 9

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501 - 1000

Description

• Corporate Counsel, Contracts will mitigate risk by providing pragmatic legal advice • Counsel must ensure compliance with the law while being solution focused • Responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts • Draft and monitor compliance with Society policies • Conduct legal research and other projects as assigned. • Review, revise, draft and/or negotiate commercial agreements • Develop and implement internal policies and procedures related to contract management • Work closely with various departments to understand their contractual needs • Research and stay current on industry best practices for contract management • Provide training focused on contract/transactional matters for the Society staff. • Ensure internal contractual documents are accurate and well maintained • Manage processes to meet key milestones within each contract • Maintain contract database • Identify opportunities to improve business processes • Collaborate and provide legal direction to staff on issues confronting the organization

Requirements

• Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law • Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree • Minimum six years of legal experience that reflects the ability to draft, edit and analyze contracts • Strong legal research and analytical skills • Must be comfortable working as part of a team and help solve problems and provide pragmatic advice • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound legal decisions under pressure • Non-profit, data privacy and/or in-house experience a plus • Must inspire confidence through the strength of their intellect, judgment, leadership style, and ability to manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off Plan • Paid Holidays • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match • Educational Reimbursement Plan • Professional Development Assistance • Commuter Benefit Plan • Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Life Assistance Plan as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.