Assistant General Counsel

Paralyzed Veterans of America; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employer-Paid Benefits

Health Insurance

Long-term Disability

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Parking & Transit

Job summary

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Corporate to support the Office of General Counsel with contract review, corporate matters, and related legal duties. The role focuses on negotiating contracts, advising on corporate law, and collaborating with PVA leadership to advance the organization's mission for veterans with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers.

The ideal candidate holds an ABA-accredited law degree, is admitted to a bar (DC or other state)

Qualifications

• Must have ABA-accredited law degree and be admitted to the bar in DC or a state, with active license.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in general corporate and contracts practice.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and interpersonal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates contracts, IP, and insurance documents as required by the General Counsel.
• Advises PVA staff in contract law and related areas.
• Maintains professional relationships with staff across PVA departments.
• Prepares informational articles for publication as required by the General Counsel.
• Acts as faculty at PVA training seminars and internal/external functions as assigned.
• Identifies significant legal trends affecting areas of responsibility.
• Possible representation of PVA before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Skills

Contract review

Corporate law

Written communication

Oral communication

Decision making

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Bar admission

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: National - Washington, DC 20006, Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary, Working at PVA provides the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team of individuals committed to improving the lives of veterans, specifically the lives of veterans with spinal cord injuries and disease and their caregivers.

At PVA, our employees know they are making a difference every day. Our unique backgrounds and cultures blend together to help us fulfill PVA’s mission. So, whether you’re at our National Office in Washington, D.C., or one of our several service offices across the country, you have the benefit of knowing that everything you do is part of PVA’s effort to help our veterans. Join us and make a difference!

Job Title

Assistant General Counsel – Corporate

Reports To

General Counsel

Position Overview

The PVA Office of General Counsel is a dynamic work environment that supports all departments of PVA as well as PVA’s Board of Directors. The Assistant General Counsel will assist in the overall legal activities of the PVA Office of General Counsel, focusing on contract review and corporate work. This attorney will also perform other general legal duties as assigned by the General Counsel or as needed by PVA’s leadership.

Position responsibilities and duties

• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates contract, intellectual property, and insurance documents as required by the General Counsel, including the development of appropriate business document forms.
• Within limits assigned by higher authority, acts as an advisor and informational resource for PVA and any staff in the area of contract law in general and other specific areas as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Maintains a professional relationship with the staff of the various PVA departments.
• Prepares informational articles for publication as required by the General Counsel.
• Acts as faculty at PVA training seminars and other internal and external functions as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Identifies significant trends in the law affecting the areas of responsibility assigned by the General Counsel.
• Other duties as assigned, including possible representation of PVA clients before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Qualifications

• Must have received a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted to the bar of a state or the District of Columbia, be a member in good standing of that bar, and maintain an active license to practice law.
• Must have four (4) or more years of experience in general corporate and contracts legal practice and must possess superior written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess strong decision-making skills along with superior interpersonal communication skills.

Top Perks and Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule: Working 2 days in office and 3 days remotely.
• Employer-Paid Benefits – Employer-paid benefits like Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability.
• Healthcare Insurance – Affordable Medical, Vision, and Dental options for team members and their families.
• Optional Insurance – Including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and more.
• 401k Match–401k retirement savings plan with a guaranteed employer contribution and matching option.
• Tuition Reimbursement – We empower our team to be the very best they can be by offering a competitive reimbursement plan for education related to your role.
• Work-Life Balance – We honor 14 paid holidays, vacation leave starting at 15 days per year, and sick leave with no limit on the amount to be accrued.
• Additional Benefits –Health Savings Account with an employer contribution, Parking & Transit Spending Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and and Tickets At Work Membership and more!