Assistant General Counsel

Planned Parenthood Federation of America • Washington, DC

4d • $130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek an Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, in the Office of the General Counsel within the Legal Division. The role reports to the Chief Counsel and provides legal and organizational support to departments in the National Office. It is one of two attorney positions supporting the drafting of grants and contracts and helping ensure compliance with procurement and contracting policies and processes.

The Assistant General Counsel works with executive leadership, staff, and stakeholders across the National Office to build collaborative partnerships. The position supports the organization’s transactional and other legal affairs, working with departments, vendors, business partners, internal legal staff, and outside counsel. The role also implements Office of the General Counsel initiatives, including education and enforcement related to organizational policies, applicable state and federal regulations, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC.
• At least four years of legal experience, including substantial counseling, drafting, and negotiation in commercial transactions and related practice areas.
• Knowledge of corporate transaction and contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating business agreements.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal and business issues.
• Ability to provide sound business advice and legal counsel to business partners at all levels, including executive team members and senior leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to successfully manage relationships with diverse stakeholders across organizational lines.
• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality when providing legal advice.
• Excellent judgment and experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations.
• Ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly changing environment while maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Sound command of contract law.
• General knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to the National Office, including federal tax-exemption law and state nonprofit corporation laws.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize without direction.
• Commitment to producing exceptional work products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated legal concepts in accessible language to a wide audience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with and stylistic affinity for the ABA Manual of Style for Contract Drafting.
• Experience reviewing and drafting grant agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, agreements, grants, sponsorships, commercial co-ventures, intellectual property licenses, and related legal documents.
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate business agreements.
• Create and update contract templates.
• Coordinate with the Procurement team in Finance to provide legal assistance on contract administration.
• Work with internal legal staff and outside counsel to help ensure the National Office conducts business safely.
• Implement Office of the General Counsel initiatives, including education and enforcement of compliance with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and industry standards.
• Interact with organizational clients, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Adapt to changing demands and shifting priorities while delivering legal advice and services.
• Perform other duties concerning the National Office’s transactional, litigation, practice management, and other legal affairs, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree