Contracts Counsel — Nonprofit Grants & Agreements

Planned Parenthood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Contracts to provide top-tier legal support to the National Office, drafting and reviewing contracts, grants, sponsorships, and related documents.

You will work with executive leadership and internal teams to ensure procurement compliance and regulatory adherence while developing templates and advising on risk. A JD and NY/DC bar are required, with at least four years in commercial transactions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC.
• At least four years of legal experience in counseling, drafting and negotiation in commercial transactions.
• Knowledge of corporate transaction and contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating business agreements.
• Familiarity with the ABA Manual of Style for Contract Drafting preferred.
• Excellent judgment and ability to analyze risks and provide strategic legal advice.
• Ability to translate complicated legal concepts into accessible language for a wide audience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, agreements, grants, sponsorships, commercial co-ventures, IP licenses, and related legal documents.
• Provide risk-based counseling on corporate transactions and contracting processes, including drafting and negotiation of business agreements.
• Create and update contract templates.
• Coordinate with Procurement to assist in contract administration.
• Collaborate with internal legal staff and outside counsel to ensure compliant operations.
• Implement OGC initiatives and education on organizational policies and regulations.
• Interact with clients, stakeholders, and partners across the National Office.
• Adapt to changing priorities while delivering high-quality legal services.
• Handle other duties related to transactional, litigation, and practice management matters.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal counseling

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Strategic advising

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Planned Parenthood seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Contracts to provide top-tier legal support to the National Office, drafting and reviewing contracts, grants, sponsorships, and related documents.

You will work with executive leadership and internal teams to ensure procurement compliance and regulatory adherence while developing templates and advising on risk. A JD and NY/DC bar are required, with at least four years in commercial transactions.