YMCA
Associate General Counsel
YMCA, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
At the Y, it's more than a job - it's bettering our community.
Job Description
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives. The Associate General Counsel provides senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation, manages the legal function, obtains and oversees the work of outside counsel. The Associate General Counsel is directly involved in labor and employment law disputes, customer contract review, real estate contract review, and complex business transactions. The YMCA of San Diego County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. We are committed to a diverse workforce.
Qualifications
J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the California Bar required.7+ years' of significant corporate transactional experience, preferably with a national law firm or in-house company, including experience drafting and negotiating contracts, real estate transactions, and employment law.
Essential Functions
Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs. Ensures the company receives continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications for company matters.Perform legal research and provide general support to organization to various departments, such as but not limited to HR related matters, customer contract interpretation/implementation, inter-company agreements and corporate matters.Works in key areas of the business, assist with reviewing/drafting/amending a range of commercial/business contracts (customers, suppliers and services providers).Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, specifically manufacturing/sales, procurement, and IT service agreements.Manage a variety of side projects and topics, as needed by the organization.Knowledge of California labor and employment law.Maintain subject matter expertise and ensure compliance with privacy requirements.Concurrently works on multiple legal issues and projects for various parts of the organization.Stay updated on regulatory developments within and outside the company, as well as best practices in compliance control.Other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y.Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals.Ensures execution of plans.Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Required Certifications
SCHEDULE: Mandatory for this role to be working onsite at the Association Services & Leadership Office - Monday through Friday.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Must have reliable transportation to travel to the Association Services & Leadership Office.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications.CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
American Red CrossAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Safety & Health Institute
Y EMPLOYEE PERKSComplimentary Y Membership, including access to pools, workout classes and 30% off eligible programs.Professional Growth.Community Involvement.Looking for Benefits? We've got you covered:Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Pet Insurance.PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and paid holidays).Retirement Contributions.Employee Discount Program.Education Benefits.For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org).
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Job Description
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives. The Associate General Counsel provides senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation, manages the legal function, obtains and oversees the work of outside counsel. The Associate General Counsel is directly involved in labor and employment law disputes, customer contract review, real estate contract review, and complex business transactions. The YMCA of San Diego County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. We are committed to a diverse workforce.
Qualifications
J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the California Bar required.7+ years' of significant corporate transactional experience, preferably with a national law firm or in-house company, including experience drafting and negotiating contracts, real estate transactions, and employment law.
Essential Functions
Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs. Ensures the company receives continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications for company matters.Perform legal research and provide general support to organization to various departments, such as but not limited to HR related matters, customer contract interpretation/implementation, inter-company agreements and corporate matters.Works in key areas of the business, assist with reviewing/drafting/amending a range of commercial/business contracts (customers, suppliers and services providers).Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, specifically manufacturing/sales, procurement, and IT service agreements.Manage a variety of side projects and topics, as needed by the organization.Knowledge of California labor and employment law.Maintain subject matter expertise and ensure compliance with privacy requirements.Concurrently works on multiple legal issues and projects for various parts of the organization.Stay updated on regulatory developments within and outside the company, as well as best practices in compliance control.Other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y.Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals.Ensures execution of plans.Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Required Certifications
SCHEDULE: Mandatory for this role to be working onsite at the Association Services & Leadership Office - Monday through Friday.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Must have reliable transportation to travel to the Association Services & Leadership Office.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications.CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
American Red CrossAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Safety & Health Institute
Y EMPLOYEE PERKSComplimentary Y Membership, including access to pools, workout classes and 30% off eligible programs.Professional Growth.Community Involvement.Looking for Benefits? We've got you covered:Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Pet Insurance.PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and paid holidays).Retirement Contributions.Employee Discount Program.Education Benefits.For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org).
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