Associate General Counsel
Apply NowCompany: US Chamber of Commerce
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
About Us:
If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today-and every day-to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
Position Overview:
Serve as in-house legal counsel in a professional, collaborative, and supportive office environment. Serve as primary in-house counsel handling litigation matters and international issues at a 501(c)(6) organization.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Previous in-house legal experience a plus. Membership in good standing in, or eligibility to waive into, the District of Columbia Bar.
The salary range for this position is $225,000.00 to $250,000.00, with the possibility of additional compensation through a discretionary bonus. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today-and every day-to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
Position Overview:
Serve as in-house legal counsel in a professional, collaborative, and supportive office environment. Serve as primary in-house counsel handling litigation matters and international issues at a 501(c)(6) organization.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on litigation matters and handle international issues involving the organization and its activities.
- Oversee litigation and investigations involving the organization, to include developing defense strategy and implementing legal holds.
- Advise and support activities of the organization's International Division.
- Advise on FCPA and FARA matters.
- Advise on data privacy matters.
- Assist in the management of the organization's intellectual property.
- Assist program staff on programs and agreements to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
- Coordinate information governance activities, such as records retention policies.
- Counsel on corporate governance and organization policies.
- Review, draft, and negotiate agreements.
- Function as an integral part of a friendly, collaborative in-house legal team.
- Work closely with other operational departments such as Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
Qualifications:
- Experienced litigation attorney with 7+ years legal experience.
- Strong business sense and client focus.
- Juris Doctor degree with strong academic performance during law school.
- Demonstrated managerial aptitude and excellent client relations.
- Ability to oversee the work of outside counsel.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to manage multiple matters for multiple clients and set and adjust priorities.
- Mature judgment, and able to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Previous in-house legal experience a plus. Membership in good standing in, or eligibility to waive into, the District of Columbia Bar.
The salary range for this position is $225,000.00 to $250,000.00, with the possibility of additional compensation through a discretionary bonus. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.