Associate Counsel

American Society of Clinical Oncology•Alexandria, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Counsel provides legal advice to ASCO and its affiliates and supports senior-level attorneys. The role focuses on day-to-day legal issues for existing programs, contract drafting, review and negotiation, legal research, and advice on human resources and compliance matters. The position supports ASCO’s Strategic Plan and departmental goals. The primary location is Alexandria, Virginia, with remote candidates welcome. Working in cooperation with ASCO’s General Counsel and under the oversight of senior attorneys, the Associate Counsel advises on HR-related transactional and regulatory matters, supports business and contract negotiations across several departments and programs, and collaborates with internal clients on programs and strategic initiatives. The role also prepares legal analyses and memoranda, presents findings to internal clients and departmental leadership, and maintains relationships with designated departments and staff. This is an exempt position. The hiring salary range is $175,000–$185,000 annualized. ASCO describes its work environment as hybrid and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

JD and active Bar membership in good standing.
3–5 years of experience advising clients on human resources, employment, and employee benefits matters.
Previous transactional, corporate, or other business-related legal experience.
Ability to review and interpret legal and/or contractual obligations.
Contract drafting and negotiation experience.
Strong analytical, drafting, and research experience.
Outstanding analytical and research skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey and receive information.
High attention to detail and excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills, including the ability to work under shifting deadlines.
Ability to prioritize and handle a diverse, high-volume practice.
Unwavering integrity and a can-do, problem-solving attitude.
Proactive, customer-oriented approach to the practice of law.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

Serve, in cooperation with ASCO’s General Counsel, as the primary attorney for HR-related transactional and regulatory matters, including vendor contract review, employee handbook maintenance, and guidance on employee benefits and 401(k) programs.
Under senior attorneys’ oversight, provide legal support for business and contract negotiations involving several ASCO departments and programs.
Collaborate with internal clients to provide legal guidance on programs and strategic initiatives.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for ASCO programs, including support for the international expansion of select programs.
Draft, review, and negotiate content licensing, ASCO Advantage, Best of ASCO, ASCO Direct, and hotel and meeting contracts.
Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing on a range of topics, including employment, employee benefits, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
Prepare memoranda summarizing legal analyses and present findings to internal clients and departmental leadership.
Maintain key client relationships with designated departments and staff.