Overview
An international nonprofit organization focused on improving health and well-being globally is seeking an Associate General Counsel. This role involves providing legal advice, counsel, leadership, and oversight on a wide range of legal matters including overseas employment law, government contracting, commercial contracting, risk management, and corporate governance in international operations. The position reports to the General Counsel and is part of a high-performing legal team.
This position offers a remote work option; however, candidates must be located in either the Washington, DC or Durham, NC areas. A cover letter is required for consideration.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the legal liaison to organizational units and senior executives on legal, administrative, and management issues.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to staff, including Executive Team members.
- Manage outside counsel overseas.
- Monitor relevant legal developments, draft correspondence, policies, and procedures to resolve legal, procedural, or administrative issues ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Identify opportunities to advance the organization and mitigate legal risk.
- Lead cross-organizational efforts to support priority initiatives involving legal, operations, and communications staff.
- Represent the organization in interactions with funding, government, and regulatory agencies.
- Contribute to an organizational culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and commitment to social change.
- Support management of the legal function and risk assessment.
- Ensure proper filing of relevant legal records.
- Engage in projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Impact and Decision-Making
- Address a variety of problems and situations across business areas.
- Lead teams toward practical, compliant solutions under federal, state, and local laws.
- Prioritize resources based on organizational risk.
- Provide counsel and direction to management and external clients on identified issues.
- Make decisions with significant impact on functional and organizational success.
Collaboration and Communication
- Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and high integrity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Prioritize competing matters and communicate workload clearly.
- Work effectively with managers and staff.
- Influence, motivate, and negotiate with internal and external clients.
- Present complex information clearly and concisely to executives.
- Communicate positively with clients and staff.
Management and Supervision
- Supervise and coordinate vital legal services in assigned matters, collaborating with in-house or outside counsel as needed.
- Supervise legal administrative staff.
- Report directly to the General Counsel.
- Perform additional duties as assigned, contributing to evolving team responsibilities.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience working with colleagues globally, accommodating varied experiences and work styles.
- Strategic problem solver capable of providing pragmatic legal advice in complex, shifting environments.
- Ability to lead multiple priorities with limited resources.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time management to meet deadlines.
- Clear communication regarding time management and prioritization.
- Ability to balance competing demands and advance departmental objectives swiftly.
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor or international equivalent from an accredited law school.
- At least 7 years of experience in a law firm, government, and/or in-house legal department.
- Experience working in international contexts.
- Validated legal expertise in two or more relevant areas such as overseas employment law, government contracting, commercial contracting, risk management, and corporate governance in international operations.
- Prior in-house legal department experience is strongly preferred.
- Licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. jurisdictions.
Preferred Qualifications
- French language skills are a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
- US-based hiring salary range: $150,000 - $190,000 annually.
- Salary offers consider experience, education, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
- Employer contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan.
- Full-time US-based staff receive 18 days of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays annually.
- Paid time off is prorated for part-time employees.
- International salary ranges vary by location.
Location
Remote option available; candidates must reside in Washington, DC or Durham, NC areas.
This job description summarizes the main duties and is not a contract of employment. The employer reserves the right to revise the description at any time.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
All employment offers are subject to appropriate screening checks including reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks. The organization participates in misconduct disclosure schemes and requires consent to screening procedures.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
The organization provides a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and policies supporting work/life balance.