Interim Associate General Counsel

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

A leading recruitment solutions provider is seeking an experienced Attorney for a temporary Associate General Counsel position. This is a fully remote position but prefers candidates in Washington, D.C. The role involves managing various contracts, providing legal guidance for grant programs, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree, at least 5 years of corporate law experience, and be licensed to practice in D.C. Competitive benefits are offered including health insurance and 401K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant corporate law experience, experience in non-profit is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C.
• Strong understanding of general corporate law and various contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements.
• Provide legal support for Early Care and Education grant programs.
• Manage the full lifecycle of grant programs.
• Ensure compliance with government contracts and grant requirements.
• Support grantees and manage compliance issues.

Skills

Contract management

Corporate law knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Attorney for a temporary Associate General Counsel position. This is a fully remote position, but Washington, D.C. preferred (should the role transition to a direct hire position it’s hybrid 2 days in office). The ideal candidate will have experience working with various contracts and be responsible for full cycle contract management including but not limited to (Non-profit agreements, lending agreements, RFPs, Staffing Agreements, Insurance Agreements, and be well versed in Corporate Governance). This role offers the flexibility of remote work while delivering challenging, meaningful legal work in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of corporate agreements
• Provide legal and operational support for Early Care and Education grant programs, including oversight of grant administration activities
• Manage the full lifecycle of grant programs operating on behalf of state and local governments, from initial setup through ongoing provider support
• Review, negotiate, and administer grant agreements with child care providers, foundations, and government entities
• Interpret and ensure compliance with government contracts, grant requirements, and RFPs
• Support grantees from onboarding through program completion, including managing and resolving non-compliance issues
• Coordinate grant implementation from client through the provider stage, ensuring adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements
• Review and advise on staff agreements related to grant-funded programs
• Manage insurance renewals and related risk management matters
• Handle a wide range of in-house general legal needs, including corporate governance support
• Oversee litigation matters in coordination with outside counsel; lending and grant-related litigation experience is a plus
• Interface with paralegals and internal stakeholders responsible for contract review and administration
• Apply lending knowledge where applicable to support grant and financing-related initiatives

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Washington, D.C.
• 5+ years of relevant corporate law experience, non-profit experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of general corporate law and contract matters
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting

Compensation

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

• The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• • The California Fair Chance Act
• • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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