ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel is seeking a Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal services to the Human Rights Campaign and its affiliated entities. The role involves supporting compliance with laws, providing strategic legal advice, and managing outside counsel, while serving as a key partner to senior leadership.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Work at the direction of the General Counsel to identify, manage and support the mitigation of risk across the organizations
Take a lead role in ensuring compliance with privacy rules in coordination with the Security, IT and Data Analytics team, and People Strategy
Assist in the in the identification of support, development, and review of policies and procedures as directed by the General Counsel and Senior HRC staff
Support the impact litigation team by drafting and negotiating co-counsel agreements, expert agreements, and client retainers
Serve as the in-house legal ethics expert and provide guidance on questions regarding privilege
Assume responsibility for portions of the general legal work for the organization and provide advice and counsel as determined by the General Counsel, in other matters including, but not limited to, employment law, intellectual property, and contract negotiation, including complex commercial, SAAS, vendor and licensing agreements
By appointment of the Boards of Directors, serves as the Assistant Secretary (a Corporate Officer) of the Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Qualification
Required
A law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia (or in the process of obtaining such a license) and a minimum of ten years' of relevant practice experience
Knowledge and experience with the broad range of issues that come up in a general counsel's office in the context of a non-profit organization
Experience in working with an array of stakeholders and colleagues to craft innovative solutions to complex problems
Experience managing outside counsel and serving as a liaison on legal issues with nonlegal stakeholders
The ability to work within highly complex and extremely fast-paced environments
Demonstrated ability and experience in project management with legal and nonlegal stakeholders
Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment as needed
Excellent writing skills, computer and internet proficiency, and strong verbal communication skills
The successful candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in an extremely fast-paced environment
Strong ethics, judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Unflappable in the face of challenging situations
Preferred
Experience within an advocacy or movement organization preferred
A background or experience in LGBTQ+ rights is preferred; the successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to HRC and to advancing HRC's goals and objectives
Company
ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel
As the leading in-house counsel association in San Diego, ACC San Diego promotes the interests of in-house counsel across the region through the sharing of information, education, networking, and advocacy, while demonstrating innovation and leadership for the benefit of the profession.
Founded in 1992San Diego, California, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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