Assistant General Counsel

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA•Washington, DC

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel works in the PVA Office of General Counsel, supporting PVA departments and the Board of Directors. The role focuses on contract review and corporate legal work, while also assisting with other general legal duties assigned by the General Counsel or needed by PVA leadership. The position is based nationally in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule of two days in the office and three days remotely.

Requirements

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the bar of a state or the District of Columbia, membership in good standing, and maintenance of an active license to practice law.
Four or more years of experience in general corporate and contracts legal practice.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Strong decision-making skills and superior interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts and intellectual property and insurance documents as requested by the General Counsel, including developing appropriate business document forms.
Within limits assigned by higher authority, advise and serve as an informational resource to PVA and its staff on contract law and other areas assigned by the General Counsel.
Maintain professional relationships with staff across PVA departments.
Prepare informational articles for publication as required by the General Counsel.
Serve as faculty at PVA training seminars and other internal and external functions as assigned by the General Counsel.
Identify significant legal trends affecting assigned areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned, including possible representation of PVA clients before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical insurance, basic life insurance, and long-term disability.
Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance options for employees and their families.
Optional accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and other insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a guaranteed employer contribution and matching option.
Tuition reimbursement for education related to the employee’s role.
14 paid holidays, vacation leave starting at 15 days per year, and sick leave with no limit on accrued amount.
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
Parking and transit spending accounts.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
TicketsAtWork membership.