Assistant Counsel

Advanced Solutions International, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with discretionary match

Hybrid remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Advanced Solutions International, Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant Counsel to protect the organization’s legal interests and manage enterprise risk.

You will support commercial contracting, privacy, employment law, governance, and strategic initiatives in a collaborative, business‑minded environment. The role requires a J.D., active bar membership, and 4+ years of corporate legal experience, including SaaS agreements and global compliance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active state bar membership in good standing.
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience in a corporate setting.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating SaaS agreements.
• Knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements (customer, vendor, partner, SaaS, data processing, etc.).
• Develop templates, playbooks, and approval processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance with IT and HR teams.
• Guide management on employment-related matters and workplace policies.
• Support corporate governance, entity management, and board matters.
• Assist with due diligence and integration in M&A activities.
• Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Advanced Solutions International is a global software company focused on helping not-for-profits and membership organizations grow revenue, reduce expenses, improve performance, engage and serve members and donors through innovative software solutions. Our portfolio of solutions includes the iMIS Engagement Management System, OpenWater Application and Review software, TopClass LMS, and the Clowder mobile app. Together, we help our clients achieve great things.

About our position

The Assistant Counsel works under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer/General Counsel to protect the organization's legal interests, manage enterprise risk, and support strategic business initiatives. This role provides practical, business-oriented legal support and advice across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracting, privacy and cybersecurity, employment law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution.

The successful candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound business judgment and a collaborative and service-oriented approach, helping business stakeholders achieve organizational objectives while maintaining compliance and minimizing legal and operational risk.

What you’ll be doing

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, partner, licensing, SaaS, confidentiality, data processing, and professional services agreements.
• Developing and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, training materials, and approval processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Working closely with Information Security, IT, Human Resources, and business leaders to support privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance initiatives to maintain compliance with applicable privacy laws, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Providing guidance to management and the company's global HR team on employment-related issues, including employment agreements, employee relations, workplace policies, investigations, accommodations, performance management, and separation matters.
• Supporting corporate governance activities, including entity management, board-related matters, and corporate records.
• Assisting with corporate transactions, including due diligence, document review, and integration support.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities and assisting with special projects as may be assigned from time to time.

What we want you to have

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, with experience in a corporate legal department preferred.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of global privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance programs.
• Working knowledge of employment law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Familiarity with international business operations and global compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing process improvements and legal operations best practices.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and risk-assessment skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced, customer-service oriented environment.

What we offer

At ASI, we've forged an employee-first culture, fostering a dynamic and cohesive environment where collaboration thrives, and continuous improvement is our focus. Over the past 30 years, we’ve established a solid foundation for long-term success by empowering our team to challenge the status quo and driving positive change by encouraging new ideas, fresh perspectives, and positive attitudes.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to an individual’s skill set, experience, training, certifications, education, as well as business needs and internal equity. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $140,000-$165,000.

In addition to a competitive base salary and bonuses for eligible positions, we offer the following employee benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Healthcare Savings Account
• 401k Retirement Plan with Discretionary Match
• Opportunities for Professional Growth
• and Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Remote Work

Join our team and positively impact thousands of ASI customers around the world!

ASI provides equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. Applicants requiring accommodation in the application and/or interview process should notify the ASI Human Resources Department at [e-mail].