Corporate Attorney

AAA Club Alliance•Wilmington, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AAA Club Alliance is hiring a Corporate Attorney to support the Assistant General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officer with special projects and daily assignments. The role provides advice and counsel on business law matters so the organization can make informed decisions consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and professional and business ethics. The attorney advises on areas including privacy and data protection, corporate law, real estate, tax, litigation, transactions, compliance, intellectual property, insurance, employment and labor, corporate governance, and ethics. The position includes advising on privacy and data protection, developing templates and supporting privacy policies and procedures, participating in cybersecurity and privacy projects, addressing privacy and cybersecurity matters involving third-party transactions, and tracking legal developments to support implementation of required changes. The attorney also researches and interprets laws and regulations, identifies legal risks, drafts and negotiates contracts and other documents, may represent the organization in disputes, coordinates with external counsel, and advises business leaders on legal issues and compliance. The role is hybrid, with three days on-site weekly.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
At least 5 years of active legal practice as an in-house corporate attorney or in applicable private practice.
Current admission to a state bar.
Current continuing legal education accreditation.
Experience with privacy and data protection law, particularly U.S. privacy requirements.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of privacy and data protection law.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when counseling clients on legal matters.
Ability to represent the organization effectively in communications with outside parties.
Ability to maintain and develop legal expertise and business knowledge in matters on which advice and counsel are provided.
Analytical ability and strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with technology, cybersecurity, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, or data governance issues.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and counsel across multiple areas of business law concerning the organization’s legal rights and obligations.
Advise on business-related legal areas, including privacy, corporate law, real estate, tax, litigation, transactions and antitrust, compliance, intellectual property, insurance, employment and labor, corporate governance, and ethics.
Advise on privacy and data protection matters, develop templates, and support implementation of privacy policies and procedures.
Participate in cybersecurity and privacy projects as they arise.
Assist with privacy and cybersecurity issues involving third-party transactions and arrangements.
Track privacy and data security laws and support the organization in implementing changes required by law.
Research, analyze, and interpret proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
Identify, evaluate, and address legal risks.
Structure, draft, negotiate, and/or approve contracts, letters of agreement, policies, and other documents related to trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters.
May represent or advocate for the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities.
Liaise with external legal counsel on specialized legal issues and litigation.
Research and analyze laws and regulations for clients; gather evidence to formulate a defense or initiate legal actions.
Develop company policy and positions on legal issues.
Advise business leaders and help ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary; starting base compensation is $100,384–$149,158.
Annual bonus eligibility.
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Accrued paid time off, including 2+ weeks within the first year.
Eight paid holidays / paid company holidays.
401(k) plan with company match up to 7%.
Professional development opportunities and tuition or continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
Paid parental leave of up to 2 weeks.
Paid time off to volunteer, company-sponsored volunteer events, and one volunteer day per year.
Complimentary AAA Membership.
Health and Wellness Program.
Health Concierge Service.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.