Associate General Counsel, Contracts and Compliance

POSITION SUMMARY 

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

United Way Worldwide’s (UWW) Office of the General Counsel seeks an experienced attorney to serve as an Associate General Counsel (AGC) to support a wide range of legal needs. Reporting directly to the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel, the AGC will draft, negotiate, edit, and review for legal sufficiency diverse types of business transactions, including contracts, grants, licenses, and other agreements. The AGC will also provide strategic legal advice and support the organization’s regulatory compliance functions. A self-starter and curiosity driven with an appetite to learn and take on new projects, the AGC conducts highly complex and important work and projects critical to the organization in a manner consistent with UWW’s mission, values and strategic objectives. 

UWW is a highly collaborative work environment that requires the ability to work as a team player with cross-functional staff teams and with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication skills are required along with flexible, solutions-oriented problem-solving skills. The AGC ensures service levels are met and work product is consistently of high quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

• Draft and review UWW contracts, agreements, grants, and memoranda of understanding with third parties, including contracts for the purchase of goods and services, transaction agreements, licensing and branding, software as a service (SAAS), real estate transactions, affiliated corporation agreements, collaboration and partnership agreement, and Trust and Estate gifts 
• Provide timely, accessible, responsive, and sound legal services to constituencies in a collaborative professional environment on the full array of legal issues arising in the context of a non-profit federated organization, including contracts, grants, gifts, intellectual property, employment and labor, real estate, computing/technology, licensing, tax, tort claims, legal compliance, and risk management.        
• Assist staff and committees in reviewing, drafting, and modifying UWW policies to ensure compliance with existing and evolving federal, state, and international law and regulations. 
• Conduct legal research and prepare related memorandum, legal correspondence, and legal documents. 
• Supervise research performed by paralegals and interns. 
• Assist in developing and refining contract templates and the contract review process in collaboration with the OGC team. 
• Provide strategic input and advice for negotiating to ensure contract and grant requirements are adequately defined and documented
• Assist in developing and delivering training, education and informational materials on various legal, compliance matters and risk management issues
• Collaborate with various UWW departments on organizational initiatives and advise on the law and best practices to protect UWW’ interests. 
• Review and investigate matters that may become legal claims and prepare related correspondence. 
• Coordinate, respond, and comply with the processing of subpoenas and complex records requests. 
• Assist in maintaining trademark registrations on a worldwide basis and work with Marketing the Communications team to register all new marks and maintain member and partner licenses for secondary marks.  
• Advise on legal aspects of structuring nonprofit collaborations and related business entities on a worldwide basis. 
• Assist in coordinating the United Way’s compliance and risk management programs, including assisting other UWW departments with developing ongoing grant and contract compliance measures and programs
• Assist in drafting and managing regulatory filings, investigations, audits, conducting internal investigations and collaborating with outside counsel and other experts as needed
• Identify and communicate risks for transactions and projects and ensures teams analyzes and addresses risks in their work
• 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. 

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. and admission/license to practice law in any State (of the Unites States) in good standing with ability to obtain single client in-house admission in Virginia if not already admitted in Virginia
• At least 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, such as customer agreements, vendor contracts, license agreements and employment contracts 
• 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
• Ability to influence or gain acceptance from others on matters involving multiple functional areas and departments in order to complete work
• Proactive, professional and effective communicator (oral and written) on all levels
• Inspires confidence in own and teams' work product and advice by consistently providing timely, best-in-class work product
• Accountable for resources, schedules and goals

Preferred Education and Experience

• In-house counsel experience, tax-exempt organization experience, federal funding and contracting experience
• Strong subject matter expertise on federal regulations and procedures (e.g. OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR, agency specific terms) governing federal grants and contracts, federal awards and/or cooperative agreements
• Experience handling complex transactions involving regulatory matters
• Experience handling the life cycle of corporate transactions and collaborative arrangements
• Experience with Office 365, SharePoint, Oracle, DocuSign, Conflict of Interest Disclosure Platforms
• Takes calculated risks, based on learning and experience, to achieve goals and longer-term results
• Effectively manages change and supports innovation and change to improve both own and legal team's effectiveness and success
• 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
• Advising clients on state and local government procurement and operational regulations, statutes, and policies, including monitoring applicable statutory and regulatory developments for ongoing compliance
•  Bid preparation: Advising and assisting clients 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 the company's interests 
• Risk management: Implementing risk management techniques and offering proactive advice on potential legal issues 
• Legal representation: Representing clients in agency claims and investigations

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. You should be able to work on-site in the Alexandria, VA location; relocation assistance is not offered. 

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.

LIVE UNITED.