Associate General Counsel

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Complexity & Problem Solving:

• 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.

Discretion & Impact:

• Works on a variety of problems and situations across areas of the business.

• Leads teams toward practical solutions that are compliant with federal, state, and local laws.

• Prioritizes resources in accordance with organizational risk level.

• Identifies and evaluates issues, providing counsel and direction to management and external clients.

• Decisions made have a significant impact on the success of functional and organizational operations.

Collaboration & Interaction:

• Excellent leadership skills and high integrity.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to prioritize competing matters and communicate clearly about workload.

• Ability to work effectively with managers and staff.

• Ability to influence, motivate, and negotiate with internal and external clients.

• Ability to present complex information clearly and briefly to executives.

• Eloquent and able to communicate in a positive manner with clients and staff.

Management & Supervision:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge & Skills:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.)

• Prior in-house legal department experience strongly preferred.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions within the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• French language skills a plus.

The expected US-based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. 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.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: USD $150,000 - $190,000 annually

International hiring ranges will differ based on location

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant's tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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