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JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.
As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Office of the Chief Legal and Risk Officer of JDRF is involved in the legal and compliance aspects of the work of the organization. Reporting to the CLRO, the Associate General Counsel will work closely with the CLRO and will interact with and support various departments across JDRF. Though this position is primarily a legal and compliance generalist, it will collaborate with various departments it and will substantively support a variety of initiatives including contract review and drafting, corporate governance, intellectual property, privacy and cyber security and interpretation and enforcement of policies and procedures.
Remote position (DC or NY preferred)
Position Responsibilities:
With minimal supervision, plan and conduct complex legal assignments including the following:
• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the organization; respond to contract disputes.
• Manage, update, interpret and enforce policies and procedures including monitoring regulatory and business strategy changes and ensuring timely review and revision of policies and procedures to support the regulatory and strategy changes.
• Assist with corporate governance matters.
• Works closely with JDRF chapters to provide general legal advice and guidance on contracts, event planning/risks and conflicts of interest.
• Support the CLRO in building a legal operations function.
• Provide education to staff on legal matters.
• Conduct thorough research on legal and compliance issues.
• Draft thoughtful, organized, and clear documents, including, but not limited to, analysis/advice memoranda, trainings and presentations.
• Develop strong relationships with, and advise internal clients on, a broad range of legal issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
• A law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least eight to ten years of experience working for a law firm and/or in-house legal department specializing in advising client(s), contract drafting and negotiation and general legal advice on various issues.
• Familiarity with the various legal and compliance issues facing U.S. nonprofit organizations, particularly in the areas of contract law, intellectual property, information security, privacy and tax.
• Non-profit experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with nonprofit governing boards and related governing documents.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and address issues and make recommendations/provide solutions on difficult and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, problem solve, and perform well independently with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent research, analytical, oral, and written communication skills
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail and accountability for meeting deliverables and deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
• Collaborative and collegial approach, an ability and desire to work in a team-based environment, demonstrated ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to think creatively to provide business-oriented solutions that limit legal risks.
• Commitment to JDRF's mission of improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 applications; Experience with LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law and other web-based research tools
• Some travel may be required.
Cover letter and resume MUST be submitted with application.
Targeted salary range: $170,000 - $190,000
Essential Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional information:
Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Office of the Chief Legal and Risk Officer of JDRF is involved in the legal and compliance aspects of the work of the organization. Reporting to the CLRO, the Associate General Counsel will work closely with the CLRO and will interact with and support various departments across JDRF. Though this position is primarily a legal and compliance generalist, it will collaborate with various departments it and will substantively support a variety of initiatives including contract review and drafting, corporate governance, intellectual property, privacy and cyber security and interpretation and enforcement of policies and procedures.
Remote position (DC or NY preferred)
Position Responsibilities:
With minimal supervision, plan and conduct complex legal assignments including the following:
• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the organization; respond to contract disputes.
• Manage, update, interpret and enforce policies and procedures including monitoring regulatory and business strategy changes and ensuring timely review and revision of policies and procedures to support the regulatory and strategy changes.
• Assist with corporate governance matters.
• Works closely with JDRF chapters to provide general legal advice and guidance on contracts, event planning/risks and conflicts of interest.
• Support the CLRO in building a legal operations function.
• Provide education to staff on legal matters.
• Conduct thorough research on legal and compliance issues.
• Draft thoughtful, organized, and clear documents, including, but not limited to, analysis/advice memoranda, trainings and presentations.
• Develop strong relationships with, and advise internal clients on, a broad range of legal issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
• A law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least eight to ten years of experience working for a law firm and/or in-house legal department specializing in advising client(s), contract drafting and negotiation and general legal advice on various issues.
• Familiarity with the various legal and compliance issues facing U.S. nonprofit organizations, particularly in the areas of contract law, intellectual property, information security, privacy and tax.
• Non-profit experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with nonprofit governing boards and related governing documents.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and address issues and make recommendations/provide solutions on difficult and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, problem solve, and perform well independently with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent research, analytical, oral, and written communication skills
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail and accountability for meeting deliverables and deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
• Collaborative and collegial approach, an ability and desire to work in a team-based environment, demonstrated ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to think creatively to provide business-oriented solutions that limit legal risks.
• Commitment to JDRF's mission of improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 applications; Experience with LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law and other web-based research tools
• Some travel may be required.
Cover letter and resume MUST be submitted with application.
Targeted salary range: $170,000 - $190,000
Essential Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional information:
Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
