Corporate Counsel

Wounded Warrior Project • Jacksonville, FL

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Corporate Counsel assists the Assistant General Counsel in protecting the organization’s legal interests within the scope established by law. This position ensures the organization operates within the framework of all applicable laws and provides the legal services required by the organization.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible legal experience as a practicing attorney (in-house or at a private firm).
• Judicial clerkships will count toward years of practice.
• Three years of transactional and regulatory experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing with a state Bar Association and active member of Florida’s Authorized House Counsel, or with the Florida State Bar.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a nonprofit organization.
• Knowledge of applicable nonprofit laws and regulations.
• Preferences: None.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Legal Operations department in driving modernization across the legal function, including optimizing legal technology solutions, contracting workflows, templates, playbooks, and automation tools to increase efficiency and agility.
• Negotiate, draft, administer, and ensure legal compliance for a broad variety of commercial contracts, licensing agreements, leases, and other legal instruments memorializing the diverse activities of a dynamic nonprofit organization.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on contracting, compliance, intellectual property, and other nonprofit legal practice areas, including, but not limited to, trademarks and licensing, copyright, contract review and negotiation, privacy, real estate, transactional matters, gifts and development, and related compliance and contracting matters.
• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, business-ready guidance to support practical and compliant decision-making.
• Advise on regulatory issues and governance related to data privacy, data security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, technology governance, and associated compliance matters.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise the completion of complex legal assignments under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel.
• Develop and maintain deep legal expertise to provide high-quality legal counsel.
• Draft organizational policies, procedures, and related documents.
• Proactively identify legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide counsel regarding those risks and strategies.
• Research, analyze, and prepare legal memoranda regarding legal questions as they arise.
• Under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel, respond in a timely manner to ad hoc inquiries regarding potential legal issues, including the identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks to formulate appropriate legal solutions.
• Assist with the preparation, drafting, and presentation of legal training and education.
• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior