Assistant Counsel

Title: Assistant Counsel, Mission Transactions (work from home)

Location: United States

Full Time
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs.

The work location for this position is 100% remote. Residents of the DC, Maryland and Virginia area are preferred). For non-local residents, travel to attend departmental meetings in DC 4-6 times per year will be required.

About the job:
The American Red Cross in search of a highly motivated team player to serve as Assistant Counsel, Mission Transactions in support of corporate and commercial transactions in the Office of the General Counsel. The successful candidate will support our fast-paced, high-output business operations in all aspects of corporate transactions, from corporate governance issues to complex commercial transactions, and will have significant experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents for a wide variety of enterprise transaction matters. Knowledge of corporate governance, employee benefit transactions, and/or the laws governing nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations is a plus.

Top candidates will be well-versed in key contracting principles, with the ability to interpret clauses and exercise sound judgment. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and must possess exceptional communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Our attorneys are dedicated and committed to our clients and business partners who strive to contribute and make a difference in furtherance of our humanitarian mission. This position represents an exciting and unique opportunity for professional growth within an expanding fast-paced business and transactional law practice. The candidate’s place within our organization will leave them with a wealth of opportunities to feel both challenged to innovate and rewarded for their efforts.

What you will be doing:

• Assist in the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of a high volume of corporate and commercial transactions in support of business operational needs, including for the purchase and sale of assets, goods and services, documentation of fundraising agreements and grant awards, the structuring and negotiating of strategic alliances and consolidations, private equity arrangements, evolving technology innovations and solutions, data security and privacy, and for content and brand licensing
• Analyze and interpret transaction documents as necessary to determine and advise clients on contractual rights and obligations
• Identify, resolve, and effectively communicate legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
• Perform legal research as necessary to determine the adverse impact of identified regulations on commercial arrangements
• Manage assignments to ensure that work product is delivered accurately and on time
• Dynamic review of transaction forms and templates and adjusting them as necessary to meet changing regulations and/or business requirements
• Ensure full compliance with organizational standards, policies, and procedures, as well as all relevant laws and regulations
• Manage outside counsel efficiently and prioritize multiple mission critical projects as they arise
• Support OGC leadership as needed to implement and support process improvements to mitigate enterprise risk, such as the preparation and delivery of training workshops
• Build and maintain productive, collaborative working relationships with internal clients and transaction review partners, to establish credibility, influence where appropriate and provide sound guidance and excellent client service

Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

What we need from you:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in a United States state bar
• Proven experience practicing as a corporate and commercial transactions attorney
• Strong transactional background, with solid drafting and negotiation experience and a firm understanding of contract structure and contract lifecycles
• Understand critical business operations and structure strategies, agreements, and transactions necessary to address key business issues
• Excellent time management skills and ability to adjust to changing project priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Perceptive and flexible, with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proactive self-starter and team player with the capacity to regulate and perform under stress
• Superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to break down legal matters into everyday language for clients and business partners at all levels within the organization to understand
• Must be highly organized with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to providing superior service
• Must possess a high level of integrity and legal ethics
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically Word, Excel, and SharePoint

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.

• Stay Healthy: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Family Leave: 12 weeks paid at 80%
• Relax with Time Away: PTO + Holidays
• Save for your Future: 401K with up to 4% Match
• Employee Assistance: 24/7 Mental Health Resources
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and Recognition: 1 year + 5 year
• Career Development: Pay for Performance, Ongoing Education