Associate General Counsel

FHI 360

22h • Remote

About The Position

FHI 360 is an international nonprofit working to improve the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world. We partner with governments, the private sector and civil society to bring about positive social change and provide lifesaving health care, quality education and opportunities for meaningful economic participation. We do this by using research and evidence to design and deliver innovative programs that change behaviors, increase access to services and improve lives. We are currently seeking inquisitive, forward-thinking candidates for the role of Associate General Counsel. The Office of the General Counsel serves a critical role and maintains strong relationships throughout the organization. The Associate General Counsel will provide legal advice, counsel, leadership, and oversight for a wide range of legal matters affecting FHI 360 and its subsidiaries. Such matters include but are not limited to overseas employment law, government contracting, commercial contracting, risk management, and corporate governance in international operations. The Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel and serve as an integral member of the high performing legal team. This position has the option to be remote, but successful candidates will need to be located in either the Washington, DC or Durham, NC areas. Please note that a cover letter is required to be considered for this position.

Requirements

• Experience working with colleagues around the world, with varied experiences and work styles.
• Strategic problem solver, who can provide pragmatic legal advice in a complex environment, with shifting priorities and multiple constituencies.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities with limited resources.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively regarding time management and prioritization.
• Ability to balance competing demands and advance departmental objectives swiftly.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Juris Doctor or its international equivalent from a recognized school of law. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• 7+ years of experience with a law firm, government and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience working in international contexts.
• Validated legal expertise in two or more relevant areas and curiosity about learning more (overseas employment law, government contracting, commercial contracting, risk management, and corporate governance in international operations.)
• Licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house legal department experience strongly preferred.
• French language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the legal liaison to organizational units and senior executives on legal, administrative and management issues.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to a range of staff members, including members of the Executive Team.
• Manages outside counsel overseas.
• Tracks relevant legal developments, formulates courses of action, drafts correspondence and /or policies and procedures to resolve legal, procedural, or administrative issues and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Finds opportunities to advance the organization in complex areas and mitigate legal risk.
• Leads efforts across the organization, including but not limited to legal staff, operations staff, and communications staff, to keep them abreast of and enlist their support for priority initiatives.
• Interacts with funding, government, and regulatory agencies to represent the interests of the organization.
• Through everyday actions, contributes to an organizational culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and a dedication to social change, and commitment to improvement and innovation.
• Supports the management of the legal function and risk assessment work.
• Ensures proper filing of relevant legal records.
• Engages in projects and performs other duties assigned.
• Supervises and coordinates all vital legal services in assigned matters, in conjunction with in-house or outside legal counsel as required.
• Supervises legal administrative staff.
• Reports to the General Counsel of the company.
• Embraces other duties as assigned, contributing to the team’s multifaceted and evolving responsibilities.

Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
• Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year.
• Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
• FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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