Job Description

Assistant General Counsel Humane World for Animals Canada

Salary : $91,500 $137,300 (full-time; commensurate with experience)

Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel. In this role, you will support the Deputy General Counsel in providing legal advice on a wide variety of issues to Humane World for Animals. You will work alongside other attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel to provide legal advice, particularly regarding matters, transactions, and arrangements with an international (outside continental U.S.) aspect. Experience in employment and labor law is critical as the position supports the Humane Resources team.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise Humane World for Animals on a wide variety of legal issues that apply to US 501(c)(3) and other taxexempt organizations, and nonprofit or charitable organizations incorporated and operating in foreign jurisdictions with minimal supervision from senior lawyers.
• Maintain template infrastructure for agreements; draft, review, negotiate and support implementation of a wide variety of legal instruments including contracts, licenses, assignments, releases, waivers, memoranda, litigation materials and corporate documents.
• Assist in providing corporate governance support to Humane World for Animals.
• Assist in developing, implementing and managing compliance and risk management strategies, including policies, procedures and training.
• Stay up to date on developments in relevant legal areas.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law with an established law firm, corporation or government agency; preference for experience working in an international environment.
• Experience in labor and employment law and supporting a human resources team.
• Current license in good standing to practice law in the United States.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and supporting implementation of wide variety of contracts and agreements.
• Experience advising complex taxexempt, internationally focused organizations.
• Superb analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely advice in an accessible manner tailored to the organizations needs.
• Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations and resolve problems creatively, effectively, and proactively.
• Ability to learn quickly and gain credibility through good judgment, high integrity, and collegial attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, as part of a team, and with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information securely.
• Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior with a diverse range of people.

This position is in the DC Metro Area Remote Eligible.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status, or protected veteran status. EOE.

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