Associate General Counsel

Washington, DC, United States

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an Associate General Counsel to assist the Deputy General Counsel (DGC) and the General Counsel (GC) in advising the organization and its affiliated entities on all legal, compliance, and risk management matters; analyzing and managing legal and reputational risk; and ensuring that the practices, policies and operations of the organization and its affiliates meet all legal and regulatory requirements wherever NWLC and its affiliates operate, engaging outside counsel as needed. The Associate GC will have their own portfolio to lead, as detailed below.

Housed in the Office of the President & CEO, the Associate General Counsel will report directly to the DGC and will work closely with the GC, other members of the Office of the President & CEO, and staff across the organization to coordinate on matters and fulfill their responsibilities.

This is a full-time exempt position of 37.5 hours per week.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us—especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families.

The National Women’s Law Center Action Fund is a 501(c)4 affiliate of NWLC, aiming to drive progressive change in our policies and laws so that all women and girls can live, learn, and work with safety, dignity, and equality. Other affiliates include the National Women’s Fund LLC, which houses and administers the Legal Network for Gender Equity and the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund, and Abortion Access Legal Defense Fund LLC, which houses the Abortion Access LDF.

For over 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Deputy GC and GC;

Help identify and assess legal and business risks to the organization, focusing on creative problem solving;

Serve as the GC Office liaison for specific teams, including Development and Campaigns & Communications;

Assist with the NWLC contract review and approval process, including reviewing and negotiating contracts such as services agreements, vendor agreements, licenses, memoranda of understanding and other types of transactions;

Support and serve as a day-to-day resource on legal matters related to intellectual property, including licensing, assignments, and corporate co-ventures, as well as on matters pertaining to charitable solicitations and fundraising compliance;

Support events-related work, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a broad range of agreements related to events such as venue rentals, releases, vendor agreements, and agreements with co-sponsors;

Assist in developing, delivering, and providing training and advice on a range of policies and issues, such as legal issues involving trademarks, copyright, social media, and IP-related compliance;

Manage federal and nationwide compliance deadlines, preparing and filing applications and reports as needed, including the preparation of state and federal lobbying reports, commercial co-venture or charitable sales promotion notifications;

Help identify and evaluate emerging legal issues for the organization and its affiliates, proactively seeking out and staying current on relevant legal developments;

Manage outside counsel as needed;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A candidate must possess: A law degree and admission to a state bar with ability to waive into the DC Bar if not already admitted;

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;

Familiarity with the various legal and compliance issues facing U.S. nonprofit organizations;

Experience negotiating contracts, including ability to assess and articulate appropriate risk/reward analyses, with strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills;

Demonstrated initiative and judgement, including ability to proactively identify and address issues and make recommendations on difficult and sensitive issues;

Excellent research, analytical, oral and written communication skills;

Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, problem solve, and perform well independently with a creative, solutions-oriented approach;

Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail and accountability for meeting deliverables and deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;

Demonstrated commitment to working on gender and racial equity and centering LGBTQI communities and communities of color in the approach to work; and

Ability to work well and effectively partner with others in a dynamic environment.

Key Relationships

This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel, is housed within the Office of the President & CEO, and works with most teams across NWLC. This position currently does not involve supervising any direct reports.

Compensation & Benefits

A salary within the range of $102,253-$138,664 will be provided to the successful candidate with 5 to 20+ years of experience, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework. The successful candidate’s salary within this range will be determined by the number of years of relevant experience they bring to the role.

The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation.

NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W. This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocate to the DMV (broadly defined as DC, Maryland, or Viriginia).

Classification

This position is classified as a confidential employee and as such is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please forward aresume and cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications as well as contact information for 3 references. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment. Electronic submissions are preferred. Applications accepted until position is filled.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected].

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