Corporate Attorney III - Employment

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

ALSAC is seeking a corporate attorney to provide high-level legal counsel on employment matters and broader issues for the organization. The role partners with the Chief Legal Officer and senior leaders to navigate regulatory, fundraising, contracts, and compliance.

Ideal candidate has a TN bar license, a Juris Doctorate, and 5–7 years in a legal environment or related employment matters, with a focus on risk management and governance. On-site with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in TN; 5–7 years in a legal environment or related employment matters.
• Juris Doctorate required.
• Experience handling employment matters including leave and accommodations, discrimination, and workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal advice on employment and related matters as assigned.
• Review and draft contracts, policies, and fundraising documents for compliance.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to resolve legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws; monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Employment law

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Legal research

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contracts management systems

Job description

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

Provides high-level, thoughtful and strategic legal advice and counseling on matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, Sr. Vice President, or Sr. Counsel, related to employment law and other areas of the law based on ALSAC’s legal needs Preferred candidates will have in-depth experience handling employment matters in various forums, including but not limited to employee leave and accommodations, federal and state nondiscrimination matters, state and federal DOL matters, policy review, federal and state workplace reporting requirements, FCRA compliance, and workplace investigations. Must have a willingness to learn and understand fundraising; state compliance issues and charitable registrations; gaming issues; raffle licenses; special event licensing and permitting; business licenses; grant applications and compliance; insurance and risk management; property issues and disposition; government relations and legislative monitoring; reviewing and drafting contracts; technology and marketing matters; and special projects. The allocation of work and projects that this position will manage among these areas will be determined by the Chief Legal Officer, Sr. Vice President, Vice President, Sr. Director or Director- Legal and may vary and will depend upon the needs of ALSAC. Identifies legal issues and works with internal departments to find solutions to legal challenges in a cooperative, efficient and effective manner. Represents ALSAC in dealing with other attorneys, entities, government officials, donors and other third-parties.

• Uses a high degree of concentration and analytical ability to provide legal advice and counsel on matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer in areas of law including, but not limited to fundraising; state compliance issues and charitable registrations; gaming issues; raffle licenses; special event licenses; alcohol permits; business licenses; grant applications and compliance; insurance and risk management; property issues and disposition; government relations and legislative monitoring; reviewing and drafting contracts; HR and policy related matters; technology and marketing matters; research projects; and special projects, and other areas impacting ALSAC. Uses a demonstrated higher level knowledge and competency in one or more areas of the law.
• Uses demonstrated ability to handle a higher-level issue from inception to completion skillfully; keeps supervisor appropriately informed and updated; understands which issues and decisions need to be elevated and which can be handled; and consistently handles these higher level issues appropriately, identifies nuances in issues presented and the enterprise-wide impact of their advice and proposed solutions; and consistently handles these higher level issues appropriately.. Works as a strategic business partner with internal departments and to represent the organization to third parties well. Ensures all polices and guidelines are followed and resolves any issues identified in review. Performs essential job functions in an established office environment under normal lighting and climate control tolerances.
• Uses strong interpersonal skills, listening skills, negotiating skills and the ability to work with a variety of individuals within and outside the organization and find solutions to legal issues and challenges. Identifies legal issues and work with internal departments to find solutions to legal challenges in a cooperative, efficient and effective manner. Recognizes and considers enterprise-wide impact if issues and solutions. Develops policies relating to industry-specific issues and internal practices and action plans for solving issues and assists in implementation.
• Must represent ALSAC and the Legal Department well and in a manner that allows for the successful and efficient resolution of matters and legal issues. Works with the Chief Legal Officer and other Senior Leadership, Legal, state officials, attorneys, entities, donors and third parties on matters of significance affecting ALSAC.
• Responsible for ensuring prompt, timely and complete responses to information and research requests submitted to the Legal Department and assigned to Corporate Attorney III. Generates written communication as necessary to ensure that legal conclusions are documented appropriately and disseminated to those with a need to know. Requires use of a personal computer.
• Maintains and develops expertise about laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting fundraising and other areas of law applicable to ALSAC.
• Uses a relatively high degree of concentration and legal knowledge to assist the Chief Legal Officer, Sr. Vice President, Vice President, Sr. Counsel, in legal, managerial and administrative matters arising out of the diversity of issues affecting the organization.
• Use significant experience of practiced law; demonstrates a higher level of knowledge and competency in one or more areas of the law; Works independently to develop consistency, perform in-depth research and analysis.
• Uses knowledge of law to handle issues from inception to completion skillfully and with minimal supervision; Keeps supervisor appropriately informed and updated; understands which issues and decisions need to be elevated and which can be handled;

Job Requirements

• Knowledge - Requires knowledge and the ability to handle highly technical legal matters independently and with the discernment needed to keep his or her supervisor appropriately informed and updated;
• Understands which issues and decisions need to be elevated and which can be handled; and consistently handles these higher level issues appropriately.
• Ideal candidate would have experience working with regulatory agencies and/or oversight bodies and/or in-house for a large organization and be able to interpret relevant regulations and contractual provisions and/or litigation and contract experience would be preferred.
• Requires a demonstrated ability to practice law in a variety of areas and the ability to work through issues internally and externally for the good of the organization.
• Requires strong critical thinking skills;
• Ability to handle more complex legal assignments independently and appropriately;
• Ability to communicate the results to non-lawyers in a pro-active and customer friendly way even as it relates to difficult issues, a detail-oriented individual but one that communicate legal issues clearly and understandably to non-lawyers;
• Ability to multi-task and handle a number of high level and high stress projects;
• Strong ability to work with business partners within the organization and those outside the organization, such as outside attorneys, entities, government officials, donors and other third-parties;
• Speak and write in a clear and understandable manner; understands complex verbal and written instructions;
• Excellent proofreading skills; must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Requires knowledge ordinarily acquired through a Juris Doctorate Degree;
• Licensed to practice law in TN and 5-7 years of experience in a legal environment or related experience handling employment matters, including but not limited to employee leave and accommodations, federal and state nondiscrimination matters, state and federal DOL matters, policy review, federal and state workplace reporting requirements, FCRA compliance, and workplace investigations.

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.