Corporate Attorney III - Employment

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical coverage

401K

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Infertility treatment program

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Learning and development

Resumo da oferta

ALSAC in Memphis, TN, seeks a Corporate Attorney III to provide high-level legal advice on employment law and related areas. The role partners with the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership to navigate fundraising regulations, compliance, contracts, and risk management.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate and 5–7 years of in-house or large-firm experience in employment matters, regulatory compliance, and policy drafting.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctorate required; TN bar admission.
• 5–7 years of legal experience, with employment-law focus.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and in-house in a large organization.
• Ability to interpret regulations and draft contracts and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic legal advice on employment law and related matters.
• Represent ALSAC in dealings with attorneys, officials, donors and third parties.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, and regulatory filings.
• Serve as strategic partner to internal departments; ensure policy compliance.
• Manage multiple high-level projects with minimal supervision.

Conhecimentos

Employment law

Legal counsel

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Formação académica

Juris Doctorate

TN bar admission

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AtALSACyou 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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Maintains and develops expertise about laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting fundraising and other areas of law applicable to ALSAC.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 understandable 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.