Staff Attorney

International Code Council; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k with generous company match

Company paid basic life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Voluntary benefits like critical illness insurance

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal support and governance for its Board of Directors. The role involves drafting contracts, analyzing legal issues, and supporting compliance efforts. Ideal candidates will be licensed to practice law with 2-4 years of experience in corporate or non-profit environments. This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule and includes a comprehensive benefits package, with a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of full-time legal experience, preferably in licensing or corporate contracts.
• Ability to manage projects and tasks autonomously.
• Experience working with a corporate Board of Directors or non-profit organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal issues and develop strategic solutions.
• Provide corporate governance support to the ICC Board of Directors.
• Draft and negotiate various types of contracts.
• Support litigation efforts and maintain legal records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent judgment

Teamwork

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law

Job description

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As a Staff Attorney for the International Code Council, Inc. (“ICC”), you will report directly to the ICC Deputy General Counsel and provide general legal and business support to the ICC Family of Solutions. This position offers a broad range of responsibilities – from providing support to the Board of Directors to negotiating licenses for use of ICC content to general corporate compliance – for a multinational non‑profit organization and its 15+ subsidiaries. You will interface and collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels within all business units, allowing you to make a meaningful impact across the organization and contribute significantly to its building safety mission. This position follows a hybrid schedule, two days per week on‑site in either the Washington, DC or Birmingham, AL office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to analyze a wide variety of complex legal issues and develop strategic, risk‑balanced solutions relating to various business units.
• Providing corporate governance support and counsel to the ICC Board of Directors and subsidiary boards, including preparing meeting agendas, meeting minutes and corporate resolutions.
• Serving as a key liaison to certain Board governance committees, with a particular emphasis on supporting the Nominating Committee and the annual elections process for directors and officers.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating many types of contracts, including NDAs, content licensing agreements, technology agreements, and services agreements.
• Developing corporate policies and procedures.
• Drafting legal correspondence and press releases.
• Initiating and maintaining trademark and corporate registration filings.
• Enforcing ICC’s intellectual property rights.
• Supporting litigation efforts, including overseeing responses to discovery requests and third‑party subpoenas.
• Maintaining and developing a repository of all legal and corporate records, including all written corporate policies, governing documents, and executed contracts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
• 2‑4 years of full‑time legal experience, preferably including experience with licensing or other corporate contracts, working with a corporate Board of Directors, or supporting non‑profit organizations.
• Proven ability to manage projects and tasks effectively and autonomously.
• Must be detail‑oriented and have excellent judgment, teamwork, organization, and written and oral communication skills.

Physical And Environmental

• Hybrid schedule, two days per week on‑site in either Washington, DC or Birmingham, AL office.
• Salary range: $110‑140k.
• Expected travel: 15%.

Disclaimer

This description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as business needs require.

International Code Council offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with generous company match immediately vested, company paid basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. Additional voluntary benefit offerings are available such as critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, and pet insurance.

International Code Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations