General Counsel

1 day ago


Needham, United States Justice Resource Institute Full time
Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a leader in social justice with over 100 diverse programs meeting the needs of underserved individuals and families throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, has a rare opportunity for a General Counsel. As a key member of our Executive Team, the General Counsel will serve as our primary advisor on all legal matters, guiding company policy to reflect legislative changes and statutory compliance and serving as JRI’s compliance officer.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others while navigating legal landscapes, this is your opportunity to thrive in an empowering, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

  1. Provide daily legal counsel to the Board of Trustees, Executive Officers, management and financial teams.
  2. Ensure JRI complies with all relevant laws and regulations; monitor federal and state changes and advise policy changes as relevant. Manage all required corporate and regulatory filings.
  3. Represent JRI in legal matters as required.
  4. Liaise with outside independent legal counsel, insurance companies, and other private and public entities.
  5. Select, hire and manage outside legal counsel, and make appropriate referrals.
  6. Ensure all legal practices, decisions, and recommendations are aligned with JRI’s goals, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  7. Manage subpoenas for records and requests for testimony related to PHI.

Take an active leadership role in the agency:

  1. Actively participate as a member of the JRI Executive Team, Diversity Advisory Group, Governing Body, Risk Management Team.
  2. Collaborate and consult with the Executive Leaders, Risk Management Team, Human Resource Team, Director of DEI, Clinical Review Team (CRT) and other key leaders to recommend trainings and policy changes to mitigate risk.
  3. Provide on-call legal emergency coverage.

Requirements:

  1. A Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited college or university and Bar Admission in Massachusetts are required. An MBA or a degree in business/HR is a plus.
  2. Minimum of 10 years of legal experience focusing on employment, nonprofit, corporate, juvenile, and/or educational law. Notable experience and commitment to social justice and DEI required.
  3. Acceptable BRC (Background Record Check) and driving record check.
  4. Valid driver’s license and accessible transportation.

Why JRI?

  • Be who you are JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
  • We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English
  • Reimbursement is available to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license.
  • Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
  • Retirement benefits including an employer sponsored pension plan after 5 years of employment.
  • Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
  • Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more

JRI is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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