Assistant General Counsel
About The Position
The Assistant General Counsel reviews, prepares, and approves legal documents needed for UNCF’s operations, registrations, and licenses. This role serves as UNCF’s primary internal contact for legal matters and coordinates with outside counsel. The position protects UNCF’s legal interests and provides counsel to team members across departments, including regional and area offices. It also supports the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) by contributing to standard operating procedures, delivering training, and handling special projects as directed by the President/CEO. This is a hybrid position based at UNCF’s Washington, DC headquarters, with four days in person and one remote workday. Background checks are required.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- At least 2 years of experience in corporate legal matters.
- Membership in the bar of any state or Washington, DC.
- Negotiation and writing skills.
- Excellent leadership and management abilities.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex legal and business issues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and O365.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Legisway platform.
Responsibilities
- Protect UNCF’s legal interests.
- Draft, review, and negotiate business contracts, ensuring UNCF’s interests are addressed regarding payments, performance, compliance, termination, and other necessary terms and conditions.
- Provide legal counsel to UNCF team members across departments, including region and area offices.
- Conduct legal research and provide sound legal advice to OGC and UNCF team members.
- Contribute updates to OGC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Develop and deliver training to UNCF team members on SOPs, legal processes, and other subject matters as needed.
- Work on special projects at the direction of the President/CEO.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Coordinate and work with UNCF outside counsel.
- Review, prepare, and approve legal documents necessary for UNCF operations, registrations, and licenses.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Vacation, sick, and personal leave.
- Basic and optional life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 403(b) retirement account.
- Holiday Savings Plan.
- Annual incentive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
