General Counsel

1 day ago


Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Vietnam Veterans of America Full time
Job Title: General Counsel

Job Summary:

The General Counsel will serve as the chief legal advisor to the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) organization, providing strategic guidance and support to the National Officers, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders. The General Counsel will be responsible for overseeing and managing the provision of all legal services to the organization, ensuring maximum protection of its legal rights and maintaining its operations within the limits prescribed by law.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and counsel to the National Officers, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders on a comprehensive range of legal and associated issues.
  • Oversee and manage the provision of all legal services to the organization, including drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements.
  • Conduct legal research and large-scale investigations on complex and difficult questions of law.
  • Prepare memoranda, reports, and correspondence as needed.
  • Work to advance VVA's relationship with legal scholars, law schools, and other field experts throughout the nation for the purpose of promoting VVA legislative and regulatory initiatives.
  • Prepare an annual budget for the GC cost center, including identifying and prioritizing fiscal requirements.
  • Coordinate with VVA insurance carriers and outside legal counsel concerning potential and active employment liability claims.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel concerning class action suits and cases involving VVA.
  • Draft, review, and file FOIA requests and appeals as appropriate.

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Member in good standing of a state bar.
  • Keen understanding of corporate and nonprofit business sensitivities and how legal issues affect the organization.
  • Prior legal advocacy, investigative experience, and advanced research abilities.
  • Advanced written and oral advocacy skills.
  • Prior experience conducting large-scale audits, investigations, legal research, and analyses of complex and difficult questions of law.
  • Knowledge of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) veteran benefits, compensation, and health care-related laws, regulations, and procedures is preferred.

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401k/401k Employer Match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD/STD
  • PTO

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