Associate General Counsel

1 month ago


Chicago, United States American Dental Association Full time

Who We Are: It all starts with purpose.

We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.

With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.

We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021 Come join our team

Job Responsibilities:

The Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and services to divisions and agencies of the ADA, as set forth below, to protect the legal rights and interests of the ADA. The Associate General Counsel provides legal services and counseling for various ADA entities, focusing on commercial contract negotiations and drafting (including intellectual property and technology contracts), governance, data privacy, artificial intelligence, drafting and editing of legal publications for ADA members, and responding to member inquiries on legal topics.

Must Have:

  1. Juris Doctor
  2. 10 years minimum experience with a major law firm, corporation or association dealing with general corporate law and contract matters, including technology contracts
  3. Admission to Illinois Bar
  4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
  5. Public speaking ability
  6. Ability to fully analyze the possible legal ramifications of a wide range of activities and complex areas of law
  7. People skills or excellent personal skills
  8. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  9. Some evening and weekend work and possible occasional travel, including possible attendance at ADA Annual Meeting / House of Delegates

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in data privacy, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, contract management systems and other legal software tools, health care, antitrust, OSHA and/or FDA regulations

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

  • Promotes Work/Life Balance
  • Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
  • Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
  • Ample Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Student Loan Refinance
  • 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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