Advise and Counsel
Draft, review, and negotiate various corporate contracts and other legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, consulting contracts, and other documents used by ASPCA program teams.
Work in close partnership and collaboration with teams across the organization on multidisciplinary and cross-departmental projects and initiatives
Ensure efficient, scalable and compliant expansion into new areas of work
Sensibly manage operational risk to foster innovation, security, and resilience
Counsel internal clients on risk management and strategic program development
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and internal policies
In close coordination with the ASPCA’s People Team, manage and advise on legal aspects of labor and employment issues that arise within and between client teams
Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on diverse substantive and procedural issues, including a wide variety of issues relevant to ASPCA initiatives and programs
Collaborate with Internal and External Partners
Liaise with other Legal Department attorneys to ensure the highest caliber of legal advice is being provided consistently to internal clients throughout the organization
Collaborate with outside counsel, particularly on litigation matters and complex labor and employment and intellectual property matters
Educate staff on legal issues and risks facing specific areas of their work through interdepartmental trainings

Licensed and admitted to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction required
Knowledge of animal law is not required, but a commitment to animal welfare is critical
Excellent judgment and discretion, especially regarding confidential and sensitive matters
Strong research and analysis skills
Presents information clearly in oral and written form to a variety of audiences
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work
Accepts accountability for and effectively executes responsibilities
Ability to ask questions to identify needs that may not be stated
Strong ability to collaborate effectively
Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies.
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school required
At least 4 years of experience practicing law (e.g. experience in a law firm, in-house experience, etc.); legal in-house corporate experience (for-profit or nonprofit) a plus
Experience drafting and negotiating agreements and contracts (e.g. settlement agreements, leases, SAAS agreements) required
Knowledge of nonprofit corporate law a plus
3 or more years of direct experience in real estate, finance, education and/or transportation matters a plus

Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, ten company paid holidays and paid personal time off that allows flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions—we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.

Director, Legal Counsel

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