Nonprofit General Counsel & Strategy Leader

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 200.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a strategic leader to serve as Vice President, General Counsel. This executive will guide senior leadership and the board on diverse legal matters, aligning strategies with the organization's mission and risk framework.

Key responsibilities include overseeing litigation, contracts, IP, and regulatory compliance, while managing external counsel and mentoring a talented legal team in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Qualifikationen

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate/governance roles.
• Nonprofit or mission-driven sector experience is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership and team-management capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and the board on diverse legal issues.
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with organizational goals and risk management.
• Oversee litigation, contracts, IP, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Manage external counsel and coordinate cost-effective legal services.
• Lead and mentor the legal team and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Represent YMCA in negotiations and legal proceedings to protect organizational interests.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Governance

Communication

Ausbildung

JD (Juris Doctor)

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a strategic leader to serve as Vice President, General Counsel. This executive will guide senior leadership and the board on diverse legal matters, aligning strategies with the organization's mission and risk framework.

Key responsibilities include overseeing litigation, contracts, IP, and regulatory compliance, while managing external counsel and mentoring a talented legal team in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.