AGC, Federal Grants & Contracts, Compliance

(Eligible for Hybrid/ 3 days in office - Alexandria, VA)

United Way Worldwide (UWW) Office of the General Counsel seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel. A self-starter and curiosity-driven individual with an appetite to learn and take on new projects, the Associate General Counsel (AGC) (Federal Grants and Contracts, Regulatory Compliance and Business Transactions) provides strategic legal, regulatory and business advice and legal services for the benefit of UWW in a manner consistent with UWW’s mission, values and strategic objectives. The AGC conducts highly complex and important work and projects critical to the organization.

The AGC is responsible for managing specific regulatory and compliance functions, providing expert knowledge in government-funded awards and contracts, supporting investigations and claims, and assisting with the legal review of other business transactions. The AGC interacts with the legal team and peer groups daily, supporting inter-team cooperation and standardization of processes and procedures. The AGC ensures service levels are met, and work product is consistently of high quality and is expected to collaborate throughout the organization and works closely with UWW’s Government Partnerships, Global Network Advancement Team, and Finance departments.

Essential Functions 

• Federal Contracts and Grants, Awards and Regulations
  • Provides strong subject matter expertise on federal and state regulations and procedures (e.g. OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR, agency specific terms) governing UWW’s government-funded grants and contracts, awards, agreements, and other funding and collaboration agreements
  • Drafting, reviewing and developing UWW’s government-funded grants and contracts, templates and legal compliance functions related to government-funded grants and contracts
  • Provides strategic input and advice for negotiating to ensure contract and grant requirements are adequately defined and documented, including government terms and conditions
  • Serving as liaison to GNAT and Government Partnership teams to negotiate grants and/or cooperative agreements with potential government partners and/or coalitions 
  • Manages regulatory investigations, audits, internal investigations and collaborates with outside counsel and other experts as needed
  • Develops and provides training, education and outreach in areas of legal expertise in coordination with other subject matter experts
• Policy and Regulatory Compliance
  • Assist other UWW departments with developing ongoing government-funded grants and contracts compliance measures and programs, including conflicts of interest and export controls (EAR) 
  • Monitors and advises on applicable statutory and regulatory developments for relevant compliance
  • Review and assist in the development of policies and procedures in collaboration with other UWW departments to fill any gaps required to comply with the FAR, CFR and other applicable federal regulations
  • Provides guidance, scalable processes, robust program management and employee training

Business Transactions

• Assist with drafting and reviewing  contracts, agreements, grants, and memoranda of understanding with third parties, including affiliates, private companies, and individuals (including contracts for the purchase of goods and services, licensing and branding, real estate transactions, affiliated corporation agreements, and Trust and Estate gifts, employment agreements, marketing agreements, event agreements, and NDA’s)

Engaged Lawyer and Team Member

• Assist in drafting and reviewing  other business transactions 
• Influences or gain acceptance from others on matters involving multiple functional areas and departments in order to complete work
• Works with other attorneys and professionals on the legal team to collaborate, achieve common goals and manage workload for the success of the team
• Proactive, professional and effective communicator (oral and written) on all levels
• Identifies and communicates risks for projects and ensures team analyzes and addresses risks in their work
• Accountable for resources, schedules and goals, developing and implementing controls to manage potential issues
• Solves problems and/or creates new procedures and/or processes as part of the problem-solving process, with a focus on efficiency
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Required Education and Experience

• J.D. and admission/license to practice law in any State (of the United States) in good standing with the ability to register as in-house        counsel with the Virginia State Bar, if not already admitted to the Virginia State Bar
• 4 to 6  years of relevant experience
• Experience handling complex transactions and matters involving federal regulations including FAR/CFR, conflicts of interest, export controls (EAR), and federal government agency

Preferred Education and Experience

• Federal funding and contracting experience, In-house experience, and tax-exempt experience 
• Contract negotiation: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, such as customer agreements, vendor contracts, and employment contracts 
• Experience with Office 365, SharePoint, Oracle, DocuSign, Conflict of Interest Disclosure Platforms
• Excellent proficiency at organizing and prioritizing work; task focused; works on own initiative to get things done; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders
• Takes calculated risks, based on learning and experience, to achieve organizational goals and longer-term results
• Effectively manages change and supports innovation and change to improve both own and legal team's effectiveness and success
• Inspires confidence in own and teams' work product and advice by consistently providing timely, best-in-class work product
• Effectively manages relationships with colleagues and builds trust resulting in early involvement in business matters and an understanding of legal team’s contributions
• Strikes balance between being participative (i.e., involving team members in decisions) and being directive, depending on the needs of the team and the situation, while using team members’ strengths to achieve optimal performance
• Demonstrates agility, welcomes change and challenges; plays active role in designing and implementing novel solutions
• Is open, receptive, nonjudgmental, compassionate, willing to learn, and leaves ego at the door
• Regulatory compliance: Advising clients on state and local government procurement regulations, statutes, and policies 
• Bid preparation: Advising and assisting an organization with bid preparation and proposal submission 
• Contract administration: Advising clients on contract administration and enforcement issues 
• Procurement documents: Drafting, revising, and reviewing procurement documents, such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs) 
• Legal strategy: Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to protect and promote an organization's interests 
• Risk management: Implementing risk management techniques and offering proactive advice on potential legal issues 
• Legal representation: Representing an organization in agency claims and investigations

SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted lifespan salary range for this position is currently $165,000 to $185,000 per year.  Salary is determined by several factors including applicant’s knowledge, ­­­skills, experience, position, equity, and market.

COMPETENCIES

An individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies at a satisfactory level:

Accountability/Results Orientation - Is accountable for the work results and performance to budget of an assigned team. Participates in the articulation of and communicates work goals and objectives, as well as expected work results. Assists in identifying work quality standards and training team members and accepts responsibility for the team's achieved outcomes. Protects the United Way brand, promoting its relevance and statue to the extent possible. Behaves ethically and honestly in all activities done on behalf of UWW and the movement. Demonstrates a commitment to UWW’s values, including diversity and inclusiveness.

Decision-Making/Risk-Taking - Evaluates available information and recommends a course of action. Contributes own assessment of risks and implications of decisions in team decision-making efforts. Develops and proposes effective alternative solutions. Uses judgment appropriately in decision-making. Knows when to shift decision-making upwards.

Teamwork Collaboration - Shares pertinent information and keeps team members informed on a regular basis. Ensures that processes, systems and resources are available and direct them properly to enable the team to efficiently accomplish its goals and objectives. Able to adapt quickly to changing conditions or performance expectations. Able to focus on assignments during periods of change and/or uncertainty.

Relationship Management - Embodies and promotes UWW's values and guiding principles. Promotes a "win-win" philosophy in dealing with others. Serves as a role model in dealing with others to accomplish organization goals and objectives. Works effectively with United Way staff, volunteers and other stakeholders to achieve strategic direction. Able to manage and sustain key relationships to benefit the United Way movement and/or UWW. Formulates and communicates in an ethical and politically sensitive manner.

Communications - Expresses ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner. Is persuasive and influences others. Actively listens to others to understand their perspectives. Seeks input and feedback on individual, team and departmental performance and environment. Supports openness.

Innovation/Creativity - Shares a deep commitment to the UW vision. Develops a "connected" vision for the Group. Has a plan to meet Group vision and contribute to overall success. Promotes a climate that values and rewards innovation and creativity. Acknowledges and champions the efforts of others to "think outside the box.” Maintains knowledge of current and emerging trends that affect United Ways, UWW and/or the non-profit sector. Demonstrates ability to analyze information and translate into specific, effective action/solutions.

ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

United Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education, income, and health, United Way Worldwide is the place for you.

United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail recruitment@uww.unitedway.org and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.

United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program, 403(b) plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, family sick leave, medical appointment leave, parental/adoption leave, dress for your day, free parking, onsite gym, monthly volunteering opportunities, and more.

UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

We take the broadest possible view of diversity. 

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.

We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.

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