Legal Director
Apply NowCompany: NW Surrogacy Center
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
The position:
Northwest Surrogacy Center, LLC is seeking an Oregon attorney for the position of Legal Director. The Legal Director's role is to advise families, surrogates and staff on legal issues related to surrogacy. As Legal Director your tasks will include providing initial consultations with new families considering surrogacy; advising NWSC staff and management on legal issues; negotiating contracts; managing the agency's legal team; advising families and surrogates on legal issues related to surrogacy; presenting at surrogacy related conferences.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate with a diverse population with ease in person, on the phone, and in writing. They must also have the ability to prioritize and manage several tasks on an ongoing basis. They will provide our clients with support and compassion, but also be able to maintain appropriate boundaries. Some overnight travel and overtime hours are required. Candidate must be comfortable working with LGBTQ+ staff, clients, and surrogates. Oregon and/or Washington State Bar membership required.
Why should you choose us?
NWSC has been building families through surrogacy for 30 years and was founded by Oregon attorneys. Our organization consists of a team of 44 employees who are dedicated to the well-being of our Intended Parents and Surrogates as they assist them in creating their families. You will be joining a close-knit, friendly group who truly enjoys one another and is deeply invested in the success of our team and the well-being of our clients. Our organization is a group of about 45 people who come from various backgrounds but share a unique work ethic. Our office environment is intimate, supportive, collaborative, and extremely focused. Everyone pulls their own weight, and everyone is highly valued.
Why should we choose you?
We work in a fascinating, unusual, rewarding field. We want to hear why, specifically, you want to work for our organization. The right answer is any answer -- we are just really interested in knowing.
The specifics:
Our headquarters is located in the Grant Park area of NE Portland. We have satellite offices in Seattle and Sacramento. Hours for the position are full time during our normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8-5. A hybrid work arrangement is negotiable, but at a minimum we are looking for someone to work from our Portland office three days a week. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health and dental insurance and a retirement plan.
To apply, visit: https://nwsurrogacycenter.bamboohr.com/careers/24
Northwest Surrogacy Center, LLC is seeking an Oregon attorney for the position of Legal Director. The Legal Director's role is to advise families, surrogates and staff on legal issues related to surrogacy. As Legal Director your tasks will include providing initial consultations with new families considering surrogacy; advising NWSC staff and management on legal issues; negotiating contracts; managing the agency's legal team; advising families and surrogates on legal issues related to surrogacy; presenting at surrogacy related conferences.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate with a diverse population with ease in person, on the phone, and in writing. They must also have the ability to prioritize and manage several tasks on an ongoing basis. They will provide our clients with support and compassion, but also be able to maintain appropriate boundaries. Some overnight travel and overtime hours are required. Candidate must be comfortable working with LGBTQ+ staff, clients, and surrogates. Oregon and/or Washington State Bar membership required.
Why should you choose us?
NWSC has been building families through surrogacy for 30 years and was founded by Oregon attorneys. Our organization consists of a team of 44 employees who are dedicated to the well-being of our Intended Parents and Surrogates as they assist them in creating their families. You will be joining a close-knit, friendly group who truly enjoys one another and is deeply invested in the success of our team and the well-being of our clients. Our organization is a group of about 45 people who come from various backgrounds but share a unique work ethic. Our office environment is intimate, supportive, collaborative, and extremely focused. Everyone pulls their own weight, and everyone is highly valued.
Why should we choose you?
We work in a fascinating, unusual, rewarding field. We want to hear why, specifically, you want to work for our organization. The right answer is any answer -- we are just really interested in knowing.
The specifics:
Our headquarters is located in the Grant Park area of NE Portland. We have satellite offices in Seattle and Sacramento. Hours for the position are full time during our normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8-5. A hybrid work arrangement is negotiable, but at a minimum we are looking for someone to work from our Portland office three days a week. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health and dental insurance and a retirement plan.
To apply, visit: https://nwsurrogacycenter.bamboohr.com/careers/24