Corporate Counsel & Director of Compliance
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance provide legal advice and representation in corporate legal affairs and oversee internal compliance efforts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Corporate Counsel
- Counsels and advises key internal stakeholders on matters and cases involving requirements of applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Manages the organization’s business entity registrations, including state charity filings and required corporate business filings
- Engages and supports staff concerning legal issues
- Drafts and negotiates contracts (NDAs, capital transfers, commercial leases, license agreements, IP agreements, independent contractor agreements, etc.)
- May serve as legal representative of NCRC with external groups regarding legal issues.
- Manages, organizes, and maintains the organization’s executed contracts.
- Oversees and updates the Legal Services site on SharePoint, including updating and maintaining the standard operating procedures, contract templates, policies, and compliance documents.
- Conducts legal research, drafts memoranda, administrative agency pleadings, and settlement agreements.
- Takes appropriate legal steps to protect NCRC’s intellectual property.
Director of Compliance
- Directs and manages day-to-day compliance functions to support the overall development, maintenance, and management of compliance with NCRC policies, applicable law, and grant/contract terms; mitigates risk.
- Ensures enterprise-wide programs and operations comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Advises and trains staff and management on compliance issues involving requirements of applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Oversees the organization’s grant compliance program.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical: Synthesizes information and applies applicable law. Problem-solving: Identifies and resolves problems promptly and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Oral communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts productive meetings. _Leadership: _Inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others. Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Participates in the development of policies and procedures to codify/strengthen internal controls. Planning/ Organizing: Prioritizes and plans their work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans. Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Good standing in a U.S. State Bar or the District of Columbia
- Highly organized with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; must be confident and clear while making presentations of complex matters.
- Experience conducting legal research and writing legal memoranda on various matters.
- Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Highly developed organizing, listening, and analytical skills.
- Should be motivated and a self-starter with sound judgment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Acrobat Pro
MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Comprehension
- Communication
- Must work well under pressure
- Problem solver
- Ability to prioritize tasks
POTENTIAL CAREER LADDER AND GROWTH: Possible career development is not guaranteed and is within the sole discretion of NCRC, based upon the needs of the organization, budget, and performance of the incumbent.
- Corporate Counsel
- Senior Corporate Counsel
- Associate General Counsel
- General Counsel
This position offers a hybrid working environment from our offices on 15th Street in downtown Washington, DC, near The White House. Our offices are open five days a week, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as in-office Community Days for all Washington, DC area based employees. Monday and Friday are designated remote work days where employees may choose to work remotely. For Community Days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), all Washington, DC-based employees must be in the office on Tuesday and Thursday. Employees must be in the office on Wednesday when scheduled in-person meetings or other events occur. Wednesday should not be viewed as an additional remote workday. Salary range: $140,000 – $175,000, commensurate with experience NCRC IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EEO/AA
