As a member of the RHD Legal team, the Corporate Counsel will provide advice and counsel to staff and management of a large non-profit agency on a variety of legal matters germane to the operations of the organization. The successful candidate should demonstrate creativity in crafting legal solutions, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills along with an ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Essential Duties And Functions
Work with Senior Corporate Counsel to assist in the management and execution of general and specialized work that might be required
Support Senior Corporate Counsel with dissemination of information, training and communication of legal information
Provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal topics to include: labor and employment law, contracts, real estate matters, subpoena responses, intellectual property, research compliance and risk management strategies
Respond to a wide range of inquiries from all levels of the organization
Negotiate and/or assist in the negotiations of labor, contractor, vendor or employee contracts
Review, write and/or revise a wide variety of contracts, letters and other legal documents
Prepare responses on behalf of the legal department to governmental agencies, funders and other stakeholders by gathering information, through investigation, inquiry, research and other methods
Prepare and file government reports
Conduct and coordinate legal research
Requirements
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate required
Must be licensed and in good standing in one or more states; PA license preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in a corporate law department (desired), law firm or government agency
Have general business, commercial and or labor/employment law experience; experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts covering a wide range of commercial relationships;
Superior written and oral communication skills
Ability to persuade and influence people
Ability to quickly engender credibility
Experience drafting and negotiating leases preferred
Experience working with or for non-profits preferred
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
Salary Description
$116,814 - $120,937
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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