Strategic Legal Advisor

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Full time
Job Description

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) seeks a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join its team. As a strategic partner and expert legal advisor, the General Counsel will provide critical support to the President and leadership team, driving the organization's legal and risk management efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead just-in-time resources, opportunities, and information for independent schools on risk management and general legal issues.
  • Author and coordinate legal and government relations advisories for NAIS members.
  • Oversee government relations operations for the Association.
  • Drive NAIS public policy, regulatory, and legislative agenda.
  • Analyze, author, and coordinate regulatory and legislative comments on behalf of the organization to the federal government.
  • Present on legal issues relevant to the independent school community.
  • Offer general legal information to members.
  • Serve as an engaged and involved team member, supporting the varied experiences and perspectives of internal and external colleagues.
  • Provide or coordinate all NAIS in-house legal needs.
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge across multiple disciplines in the handling of complex legal matters to mitigate risk to the organization.
  • Provide strategic and expert legal advice to NAIS' leadership.
  • Serve on the management and leadership teams.
  • Proactively identify potential risks and evaluate current risks impacting the organization, counseling leadership on a plan of action.
  • Oversee the contract process and agreements entered into by the organization.
  • Support and actively build an office culture dedicated to superior customer service that exceeds member expectations.
  • Oversee all budgets related to government relations, legal, and legal education projects.
  • Oversee the filing determination process and coordinate or perform writing of amicus briefs on behalf of the organization.
  • Build alliances with related associations, coalitions, and strategic partners.
  • Work within the team and among teams to ensure that decisions are made to further the organization's goals.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school required.
  • DC bar admission.
  • At least 10 years' experience working in a law firm, as general counsel for an organization, or in a related position.
  • Knowledge of schools (strongly preferred).
  • Experience managing, mentoring, and coaching other attorneys or legal support staff.
  • Familiarity and understanding of legal requirements and trends related to business/contract law, employment law, human rights, and education (strongly preferred).
  • Strong writing, public speaking, and presentation skills.
  • Team-oriented with demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced business environment, handling shifting priorities and deadlines as needed.
  • Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, business-savvy, flexible schedule when necessary.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without restrictions.

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. This document describes the position currently available and is not an employment contract. NAIS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time, as determined by the needs of the organization.

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