General Counsel

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our team at the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance and support to our organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal counsel and advice to our executives, managers, and department heads on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, employment law, non-profit law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, litigation, and corporate governance.
  • Collaborate with our executives and department heads to monitor legal activities, address legal issues, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and develop effective strategies and solutions.
  • Assess when outside legal counsel should be retained, considering costs, needs, and existing outside counsel relationships, and oversee and review the work of outside legal counsel as appropriate.
  • Review, draft, and help negotiate contracts and legal documents, ensuring they accurately reflect our organization's objectives and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with employment and other applicable laws, advise on issues related to hiring, termination, and workplace policies, and engage and manage activities with labor counsel to support collective bargaining negotiations.
  • Work with our CFO to ensure compliance with tax-exempt status, reporting requirements, and other fiduciary matters.
  • Direct activities of Assistant General Counsel, including management of contract review and development and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
  • Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and nonprofit industry trends that may impact our organization, and provide proactive advice and recommendations to mitigate legal risks.
Requirements
  • J.D. degree from an accredited institution and an Illinois license to practice law.
  • 10 years+ of legal experience, preferably within a law firm or in a legal position advising large non-profit organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of Illinois nonprofit law, employment law, contract law, and other relevant legal areas, including charitable giving.
  • Skilled in negotiating contracts and resolving disputes.
  • Ability to coordinate with and manage outside counsel.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to work well with all levels of employees and management.
  • Ability to analyze complex legal issues, take effective action, and provide practical solutions.
  • Commitment to attend relevant programs to remain current in the areas of legal and general business activities.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $145,000-$155,000 and a hybrid schedule that allows for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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