Assistant Counsel

Overview

Assistant Counsel role reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer/General Counsel to protect the organization’s legal interests, manage enterprise risk, and support strategic business initiatives. This position provides practical, business-oriented legal support across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracting, privacy and cybersecurity, employment law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, partner, licensing, SaaS, confidentiality, data processing, and professional services agreements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, training materials, and approval processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Partner with Information Security, IT, Human Resources, and business leaders to support privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance initiatives; maintain compliance with applicable privacy laws, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Advise management and the organization’s global HR team on employment-related matters, including employment agreements, employee relations, workplace policies, investigations, accommodations, performance management, and separation matters.
• Support corporate governance activities, including entity management, board-related matters, and corporate records.
• Assist with corporate transactions, including due diligence, document review, and integration support.
• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience; experience in a corporate legal department preferred.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of global privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance programs.
• Working knowledge of employment law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Familiarity with international business operations and global compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing process improvements and legal operations best practices.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and risk-assessment skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, customer-service oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate legal department.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Estimated compensation range: $140,000-$165,000

Benefits (for eligible positions)

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Wellness Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan with Discretionary Match
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Volunteer Time Off
• Study Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Remote Work

Location

• Alexandria, VA (Hybrid/Remote)

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization provides equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.