General Counsel & Policy & Compliance Leader

NCInnovation Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NCInnovation, Inc. in Research Triangle Park, NC, seeks a General Counsel reporting to the CEO to oversee the organization’s legal matters, including corporate law, contracts, risk management, compliance, and regulatory affairs, and to counsel management and the Board.

The role leads public policy and legislative affairs, works with outside counsel, ensures licenses, and oversees reporting to Officers, Directors, and oversight bodies while fostering ethical conduct and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ABA-accredited law degree
• Active membership in the NC State Bar
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Officers and Directors on all legal matters
• Draft and review legal documents including contracts and agreements
• Develop and execute the organization’s legal strategy
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed
• Oversee licenses, permits, and related regulatory filings
• Lead public policy and legislative affairs efforts
• Ensure risk, ethics, and compliance oversight and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree and ABA-accredited law degree

Active NC State Bar membership

Five years of relevant experience

Excellent verbal and written communication

Job description

NCInnovation, Inc. in Research Triangle Park, NC, seeks a General Counsel reporting to the CEO to oversee the organization’s legal matters, including corporate law, contracts, risk management, compliance, and regulatory affairs, and to counsel management and the Board.

The role leads public policy and legislative affairs, works with outside counsel, ensures licenses, and oversees reporting to Officers, Directors, and oversight bodies while fostering ethical conduct and partnerships.