Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco · 1 day ago
VP Legal Affairs
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has been providing youth development services since 1891. The Vice President of Legal Affairs will provide legal counsel for the organization, ensuring compliance and advising on various legal matters including contracts and governance.
Responsibilities
Responsible for reviewing vendor contracts and sponsorship agreements
Review and assist in the drafting of general business contracts, such as MOUs, rental agreements, vendor contracts, property leases, marketing and sponsorship endorsements, and more; to reduce risk to the organization
Participate in structuring and negotiating complex transactions and set up procedures to reduce risk
Draft legal memoranda on a broad range of matters; draft legal instruments; draft correspondence to government agencies, regulatory bodies and other entities; draft Board resolutions, article and bylaw amendments, and minutes; review and draft pleadings and other litigation related documents; draft IRS filings and related correspondence; and assist in monitoring litigation and drafting legal and property reports for the Board
Prepare legal documents by researching, analyzing, drafting, negotiating, reviewing and filing these documents to ensure the organization’s obligations therein are compatible with management’s philosophy and policies and enforceable
Develop and review corporate governance and compliance procedures
Keep apprised of legal developments affecting the organization
Provide interpretations, counsel and advice by interpreting laws, regulations, court decisions, and rules affecting the work of the organization, the Board, corporate members, and management
Review reports of critical incidents, work with Marketing & Communications to manage communications to maintain legal privilege, and provide general legal guidance to the organization
File all state requirements associated with the corporation
Provide oversight on record keeping
Conduct legal research on a wide variety of topics such as nonprofit law, employment, Internet, housing, fundraising, corporations, health law and unrelated business income tax and other tax issues
Manage insurance programs including notice of all potential claims
Select, retain, coordinate, manage and review the activities and billings of outside counsel
Participate in negotiations with third parties regarding contracts, acquisitions, proposals, new ventures and dispositions to ensure an advantageous company position in such arrangements within the confines of the organization’s philosophy
Assist with other projects as required by the President or COO
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in BGCSF’s Employee Handbook, Ethics Policy and elsewhere
Qualification
Required
Juris doctor degree from an accredited school of law and an active membership in the CA Bar Association required
Thorough knowledge of general corporate law, contracts management, employment law and legal research
A minimum of six years of relevant experience in the practice of law, preferable general corporation law; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides knowledge of state and federal laws with particular attention to contract laws, legal research, the roles and authority of applicable regulatory agencies
Thorough knowledge of judicial procedures and the methods of legal research
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, organization, and supervision
Experience in research, legal writing and legal analysis and in computer-assisted legal research
Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills
Excellent executive communications skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to effectively conduct business in person, by videoconference, and by telephone
Ability to judge character, and make decisive, sound judgments
Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and applicable laws, court and administrative decisions, and regulations
Strong ability to present such information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to legal and non-legal persons and groups
Budget management; cost/benefit analysis; facilitation/presentation skills; leadership; industry understanding; relationship building
Experience with Google Workplace and Microsoft Office
Must be able to lift 15 lbs. (25lbs for direct services)
Must be able to stand for at least 1 hour consecutively. (2 hours for direct services)
Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits, including employer contribution
401K pre-tax program and 7% employer contribution after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off program
Paid Holidays
Life & Disability Insurance
Professional development opportunities
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is a community-based organization that offers at-risk youth ages 6–18 quality programs and support.