Assistant General Counsel Jobs

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days’ work from home)
• A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environment
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Assistant General Counsel (AGC) assists the Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in protecting the organization's legal interests within the scope established by law. This position leads the routine operations of the legal department and oversees a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative support staff. The AGC provides hands-on counsel to all levels of the organization, teammates, identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents recommendations, and ensures legal compliance across the organization.

• Advise on employment related matters including but not limited to employee complaints, leave and accommodations, wage and hour issues, employee benefits, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Under supervision of the Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, direct the legal team’s operations, contract/project assignments, status monitoring, and participate in a wide range of complex legal matters.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Proactively identify legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide counsel to internal clients and stakeholders on a variety of issues including but not limited to contracts, corporate governance, litigation, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain the highest ethical and legal standards and perform duties with the expected degree of confidentiality, integrity, responsibility, and excellence in service.
• Contribute to the development of policies, processes, procedures, and records and standards for the organization on all legal topics including intellectual property, transactional law, software and technology, charitable registration, licensing, etc.
• Manage departmental responses to ad hoc queries regarding potential legal issues, including identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks to formulate appropriate legal solutions.
• Oversee the activities and work-product of WWP’s attorneys and legal support staff.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, procurement and services agreements, grant agreements, and other business documents.
• Direct and manage the work of outside counsel as needed including management of counsel budgets and applicable insurance carriers.

• Ability to effectively delegate and monitor work processes and metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to display sound judgment, effectively prioritize, troubleshoot, and problem-solve.
• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, understand, and analyze legal and organizational issues to address areas of potential risk for the organization.
• Highly flexible workstyle and ability to thrive within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong focus on personal development and enhancement of subject matter expertise to better support the organization.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and influence change.
• High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Advanced understanding of contracts, waivers, insurance, and intellectual property.
• Highly developed ability to motivate, coach and educate members of a legal team while fostering a strong team mentality.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.

• Active license in good standing with the Bar Association.
• Demonstrated experience managing attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative professionals.
• Five years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Ten years of experience as a practicing attorney (in-house counsel or private practice).

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations specific to the nonprofit sector.
• Experience advising on employment matters including complaint resolution, leave and accommodations, and employee benefits.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

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• General office environment; temperature controlled.
• Up to 10% travel required.