Director, Legal & Risk (Remote)

Description:

The Role  
The Director of Legal & Risk Will Work Closely with The Chief Legal & Risk Officer to Direct, Manage and Advise on Legal Matters Including Contracts, Labor and Employment, Intellectual Property and Litigation. in Addition, the Director of Legal & Risk Will Oversee and Manage the Enterprise Risk Management Program and Strategies.

Where You Come in  
As the Lead Manager, Accounting You Will:  

• Collaborate with Various Make-A-Wish Departments on Organizational Initiatives and Advise on The Law and Best Practices to Protect the Organization's Interests.
• Monitor Regulatory Changes and Industry Developments Affecting the Organization. 
• Managing the Organization's Intellectual Property Portfolio, Including but Not Limited to Registration and Renewal of Trademarks, Oppositions and Ensuring Proper Use of Trademarks.  
• Provide Legal Guidance and Support to Various Departments Across the Organization. 
• Review, Draft, and Negotiate a Wide Range of Contracts Including Vendor Agreements, License Agreements, Service Contracts, and Fundraising Agreements. 
• Research Legal Issues and Prepare Legal Memoranda and Opinions. 
• Assist Chief Legal & Risk Officer with Management of Relationships and Communication with Outside Counsel. 
• Develop and Implement Comprehensive Risk Management Policies and Procedures to Identify, Assess, and Mitigate Risks Across All Aspects of The Organization. 
• Monitor Market Trends, Regulatory Developments, and Emerging Risks to Assess Their Potential Impact on The Organization's Risk Profile and Develop Appropriate Mitigation Strategies. 
• Prepare and Maintain Risk Reports, Analyses, and Recommendations to Track the Progress of All Risk Related Initiatives, Ensuring Records Related to The Organization's Enterprise Risk Profile Are Complete, Accurate and Timely. 
• Coordinate the Organization's Periodic Enterprise Risk Assessment Process. 
• Promote a Strong Risk Culture Throughout the Organization, Raising Risk Awareness and Ensuring that Risk Management Is Integrated Into Decision-Making Processes.
• Establish Appropriate and Effective Policies, Guidelines, Controls, and Education Related to Risk Initiatives.
• Participate in Cross-Functional Strategic Initiatives, and Assist with Other Functions Within Compliance, Legal and Risk Management as Necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Juris Doctorate Degree from An Accredited Law School Required.
• Active License to Practice Law in At Least One U.S. State Required.
• 5+ Years of Experience in A Law Firm or In-House Legal Department.
• 5+ Years of Experience as A People Leader, Required.
• Experience Leading Enterprise Risk Management, Required.
• Experience with Nonprofit Law, Working Knowledge of The Federated Model, Preferred.
• Professional Credential in Risk Management Discipline, Preferred.
• Ability to Work with Minimal Supervision, Balance and Prioritize Multiple Projects, Work Efficiently Under Time Constraints and Satisfactorily Meet Internal and External Deadlines.
• Integrity, Professional Discretion, and Ability to Handle Sensitive/confidential Matters.
• Position May Require Travel to Organizational Conferences and Events.
  

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