Oakland, CA ·
Our premier client is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.
Distinguished as one of the top 50 “Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For” by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.
Position Summary
General Counsel
Serves as the most senior legal official in the corporation and reports directly to the President & CEO
Serves as a member of the executive leadership team of the organization with responsibility for supporting the President & CEO’s vision for the overall success, budget, and strategic direction of the organization, and legal affiliates
Responsible for the overall legal, regulatory, governance, and in support of the organization, its subsidiaries and legal affiliates, including those related to research and research misconduct
Assesses and manages legal risks, including identify potential legal challenges and developing strategies to mitigate or address them
Serves as a most senior advisor to the President & CEO on all legal, governance, and regulatory requirements
Advises the Board of Directors, through the Board Chair, on all legal, regulatory, governance requirements, and mitigation of related risks
Serves as Corporate Secretary and performs corporate governance, ensuring all bylaws are updated and followed
Serves as the most senior legal advisor on the fiduciary responsibilities of corporate officers and Board members
Provides legal advice and strategic thinking that supports the long-term goals and objectives of the organization. Anticipates legal issues and provides proactive solutions. Aligns legal strategies with overall business goals. Serves as part of the organization’s core brain trust and provides expert, strategic legal advice to the executive, strategy, and business development teams.
Serves as the most senior legal advisor on all issues related to privacy, confidentiality, intellectual property, and trade secrets
Keeps abreast of legal and industry changes that may affect the organization
Consistently practices ethical Leadership within the organization, promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in all legal and governance matters
Leads and/or participates in negotiations with outside parties
Responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Office of General Counsel and the supervision of the Institutional Review Board under the direction of the Institutional Official
Responsible for the overall management and provision of all internal and external attorneys and legal professionals representing the organization, its subsidiaries and legal affiliates, as well as the provision and management of all legal services, legal opinions, and risk management
Represents the corporation and/or supervise the representation by outside counsel in all judicial, government, legal, regulatory proceedings
Represents the corporation in the formation, negotiation, documentation, and implementation of major transactions and lines of business. This includes interacting with a wide variety of outside parties such as public and private funding and regulatory agencies, potential business partners, contractors and vendors, outside counsel, and opposing counsel.
Responsible for managing the intellectual property portfolio of the organization, its subsidiaries and legal affiliates including all trademark, copyright, patent, and common law rights in the U.S. and globally, as applicable
Corporate Secretary
Serves as the Corporate Secretary to the Institute corporation and is responsible for maintaining corporate records, corporate minute books, resolutions, and formal actions taken by the Board of Directors and any Committees
Responsible for all corporate registrations and filings domestically and globally
Responsible for registration and maintenance of intellectual property portfolio, its subsidiaries and legal affiliates including all trademark, copyright, patent, and common law rights in the U.S. and globally, as applicable
Manages any registered agents, abandoned property compliance, and registration requirements, as needed
Executive and Organizational Leadership
Partners with the President & CEO and other executives to steward the overall organization as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
Works in partnership with other executives and departments to foster a collaborative and results-driven culture that encourages joy in purpose-driven work, learning and improvement, dynamic thinking and nimbleness in responding to needs and opportunities, compliance, rigor, and focus on organization mission and strategic goals advancement
Models and creates an equity focused environment centered on embracing diversity and authentic inclusion in all areas of work and is a prerequisite for advancing health equity purposefully
Other
Works in the hybrid (remote and in-person) model as required
Travels in and outside of California for in-person meetings, events, and other activities as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
15 years of experience as an attorney, with a substantial portion of that serving as a strategic advisor to executives, and specific experience working with nonprofit organizations and boards of directors on legal matters
10 years of experience managing other attorneys, legal paraprofessionals, and contract administrators
Experience managing the legal, regulatory, governance, and/or risk management portfolio of an organization, its subsidiaries and legal affiliates, including three years of which were serving as in-house counsel
Juris Doctorate (or M) degree from an ABA-accredited school of law, current admission in good standing to practice law in California
Other Required Qualifications
Experience in and knowledge of federal, state, or local government grant and contract regulations, public health law, privacy, information security
Experience serving as in-house counsel
Broad legal knowledge and expertise, with a strong foundation across various areas of the law
Strategic and business acumen, with the ability to understand the organization’s strategic goals and align legal strategies with overall organizational and business goals. Capacity to think strategically and provide legal advice that supports the long-term strategic goals of the organization. Ability to anticipate legal issues and provide proactive solutions.
Proficiency in assessing and managing legal risk
Strong problem-solving skills to address legal challenges creatively and find practical solutions. Adept at analyzing complex issues and propose viable options.
Clear communicator on legal matters to executives, managers, and Board members both in writing and verbally
Diplomatic interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences – always with professionalism, directness, and compassion
Ethical judgment, unquestionable integrity, and a commitment to ethical conduct
Strong negotiating skills and experience in effectively negotiating a range of matters in a range of situations to achieve an effective outcome for the organization
Experience in business management, finance, government cost accounting, and development of strategic initiatives for new ventures, organizational expansion, and revenue generation. An understanding of financial principles and the ability to assess the financial implications of legal decisions and strategies.
Knowledge or experience managing the legal and regulatory requirements related to research and research misconduct
An ability to manage to and meet budget targets, develop a proactive vision for long-term success, and manage toward that vision
Experience in employee relations and employment law and legal matters
Experience serving as the lead legal advisor on issues related to privacy, confidentiality, and trade secrets
Experience serving as the lead legal advisor on issues related to fiduciary responsibilities of corporate officers and Board members
Experience managing a broad intellectual portfolio for a government contractor or grantee
Experience managing outside counsel on a wide array of legal issues
Experience maintaining the corporate records, corporate minute books, resolutions, and formal actions taken by the Board of Directors and any Committees
Experience representing a client and/or supervising the representation by outside counsel on behalf of a corporate client
Legal knowledge in procurement and leases
Demonstrated track record of serving mission-oriented organizations and a genuine passion for the mission of PHI to advance health equity and well-being for individuals and communities, with a focus on the most underserved at the local, state, national, and global levels
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of political law for non-profit organizations
Experience and general knowledge of the field of health and public health
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS
This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal/state/local laws, the employee may be classified as nonexempt.
TO APPLY: Ref Job Code 4527-999, and please forward resume to Debra Hartmann at dhartmann@pailingroup.com
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Only short-listed, well qualified candidates will be contacted
