D.C. Bar · 18 hours ago
General Counsel
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $230K/yrThe D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is seeking a General Counsel to serve as the chief legal officer for the District of Columbia Bar. The General Counsel will provide legal support to the CEO and Board of Governors, oversee the legal activities of the Bar, and offer legal advice on various matters.
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Responsibilities
Represents the Bar and provides legal and risk management advice and services to the CEO, Executive Leadership team, Board of Governors, Pro Bono Center Board of Directors, and employees of the Bar and Pro Bono Center to enable them to fulfill their mission
Advises the Board of Governors and Board of Directors on matters of compliance, litigation, and risk management; assists the CEO and President of the Board in developing meeting agendas and materials; and responds to member inquiries
Upon request, advises and represents the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility and Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Renders timely legal analysis, advice, and services with respect to questions, transactions, regulations, policies, procedures, and legal issues that fall within the scope of the Bar’s programs and operations
Serves as a member of the Executive Team, providing guidance on short- and long-term operational decisions
Prepares and reviews vendor contracts, memoranda of understanding, licenses, leases, and other agreements
Proactively identifies and mitigates legal risk to protect the Bar from undue exposure, liability, and financial loss and to protect the Bar’s reputation, name, intellectual property, human and financial resources, programs, and services
Represents the D.C. Bar, its employees and volunteers in litigation matters involving Bar activities and manages legal services provided by outside counsel
Assists Human Resources on compliance and employment-related legal matters and stays current on local and national employment laws
Develops and maintains a network of general counsel and bar leaders from mandatory and voluntary bars and advises on statutory and constitutional limitations to mandatory bars
Advises the CEO and Membership Services Department on issues relating to D.C. Bar member status
Provides day-to-day leadership, performance management, coaching, and mentoring to direct reports
Recruits and retains a diverse workforce and works to create an inclusive environment
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA accredited law school
An active member of the D.C. Bar or eligible to become an active D.C. Bar member within two months of being hired
Successful, relevant, and practical legal experience
Experience as in-house counsel with complex business, government, quasi-government, or nonprofit institutions, including 501(c)(3) organizations
Substantive experience providing guidance to a diverse group of senior executives and the ability to work across organizational lines
Experience working with and advising organization boards
Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements of all types
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in applying and interpreting local and federal statutes, court rules, and ethics opinions
Knowledge of legal issues affecting tax-exempt associations
Experience budgeting and managing financial resources
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be detail oriented, deadline driven, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact with Bar members, volunteers, judges, vendors, the public, and Bar employees
Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Preferred
Experience with business law including real estate leases, tax, and intellectual property
Company
D.C. Bar
Since 1972 the District of Columbia Bar has been enhancing access to justice, improving the legal system, and empowering lawyers to achieve excellence.
Founded in 1972
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Margarita Lorenzetti, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Butler
Chief Operating Officer
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