Description:
Summary: Full-time in-house legal position required to provide support to the Legal Department. This position will primarily focus on contract drafting, review, and negotiation for all functional areas of the organization with a focus on Data Privacy, Marketing, Public Policy, Advancement, Events, Campaigns, and Patient Services. Other projects include oversight of intellectual property matters, some litigation, drafting and providing feedback on organizational policies from a legal and risk management perspective.As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.
While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee's manager and the employee's People Organization Generalist.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contract review and drafting in a variety of areas as described above.
- Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems within the organization and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk. Support initiatives of Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel as assigned.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote Organizational initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Key Competencies:
- Mature judgment, excellent analytical, communication, and legal research and writing skills.
- Proactive business partner.
- Self-motivated and attention to detail.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Juris doctor (JD) (New York State admission preferred)
- 3-8 years of experience working at a law firm or another corporate legal department (in-house legal department experience preferred).
