General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Washington, DC - $350,000 - $450,000 - Permanent

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Washington, DC
Full-Time, Permanent
$350,000 - $450,000
Eligible for Annual Merit Increase as well as Discretionary Bonus

Must-Haves

·         Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

·         Admission to the bar to practice law

·         12 years’ experience as an attorney.

·         Eight years advocacy or related experience.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of the chemical or related industry

Nice-To-Haves

·         Federal government (EPA) or related experience

·         Base level knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) laws.

·         Board and Board governance experience.

·         Trade association experience.

Job Description

The position is responsible for protecting ACC’s legal interests and operations, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The position is also responsible for overseeing ACC’s Legal Services staff. The position serves as the chief legal officer for ACC and the Board of Directors, including managing and overseeing Executive Committee and Board operations. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

·         Develops and deploys legal strategy, including offensive and defensive litigation as well as collaborates with technical and policy staff to provide input on regulations and legislation that could impact the business of chemistry.

·         Manages legal risk to ACC, including political and lobbying compliance and oversees contracts between ACC and outside parties.

·         Oversees corporate governance of ACC, including Board and Board Committee processes and serves as the Corporate Secretary to the organization.

·         Serves as a member of the ACC senior management team and maintains responsibility for coordinating and aligning with other ACC departments/divisions.

·         Oversees overall organizational compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, including antitrust risk.

·         Serves as Chief Compliance Officer, including oversight and management of ACC’s Code of Ethics and Conduct program.

·         Oversees selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel. Oversees the employees within the Legal Services department, including establishing performance objectives, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating employee development for direct reports.

·         Directs the development of annual legal operational budget.

AI Governance and Technology Partnerships Associate General Counsel - McLean, VA - $150,000 to $285,000

AI Governance and Technology Partnerships Associate General Counsel

McLean, VA

$150,000 to $285,000

The Opportunity:

Are you enthusiastic about merging your federal procurement law and artificial intelligence governance expertise with a strategic business approach to drive innovation, support critical missions, and foster sustainable growth? Join Booz Allen's Pursuit, Performance, and Compliance practice, and be part of our Sector Operations legal team. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the firm's Artificial Intelligence (AI) First strategy, serving as a business attorney for the AI Platform. Leverage your experience in emerging technology and regulatory compliance to collaborate with key stakeholders and develop agile governance structures. Establish trusted partnerships with leaders across various teams and serve as a thought leader to protect and advance the company's AI strategy, addressing legal, regulatory, and compliance risks.

Join us. The world can't wait.

Key Qualifications:

• 8+ years of law practice experience in a law firm or corporate environment.

• Expertise in government contracts law, including FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement statutes and regulations.

• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop business-oriented solutions and tailoring subject matter input to achieve business objectives.

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, emerging AI risk management frameworks, ethical principles, and relevant regulatory regimes.

• Ability to translate technical advice into clear and direct business solutions.

• Exceptional communication skills, active listening, and the ability to ask and answer the right questions.

• Track record of executing against goals, priorities, and success metrics in a dynamic environment.

• J.D. degree with active bar admission.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience partnering with technology companies for comprehensive solutions and negotiating commercial transactional agreements.

• Background in developing or enhancing regulatory and compliance frameworks for machine learning technology, quantum computing, cloud computing, computing stacks, or enterprise software systems.

• Experience advising on processes and procedures related to artificial intelligence governance.

• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions in the technology sector, including creating subsidiaries or joint ventures.

• Government contracting experience, preferably in a professional services firm.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Clearance: Applicants selected may need to obtain a security clearance

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Associate General Counsel - USA, Boston MA - $188,000 - $220,000

Associate General Counsel

USA, Boston MA

$188,000 - $220,000

Job Description

Under the direction of the WellSense Health Plan Chief Legal Officer, provides legal counsel and services to protect the interests of WellSense and our Health System and ensure that their affairs are managed in accordance with the law and policy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

·        Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Law School required.

·        Assumes a leadership role in ensuring the provision of legal counsel and the protection of legal rights for WellSense and, as appropriate, our Health System.  Provides legal advice to the WellSense and our Health System community.

·        Independently handles legal matters and problems, including vendor contracts, provider service agreements, business associate agreements, intercompany agreements, managed care agreements, and various negotiations.

·        Manages corporate filings, responses to requests from state and federal regulators, subpoenas and records requests, and interpretations of laws and regulations.

·        Works with operational departments to assist in management of regulatory and contractual requirements affecting the business of WellSense and our Health System.

·        Collaborates with Public Partnerships, Government Affairs, Compliance, and other departments to support the awareness and implementation of proposed and new legislation and regulatory requirements pertinent to the operation of WellSense and, as appropriate, our Health System.  Assesses new requirements to provide guidance on timeframes, impacts, and magnitude of effort to meet regulatory compliance.

·        Collaborates with Compliance, Public Partnerships, and other departments on state and federal audits.

·        Participates in and manages litigation.

·        Supports or conducts the management of investigations with legal counsel for violations of law or policy.

·        Assists the development and review of WellSense and, as appropriate, our Health System policies and procedures.

·        Maintains an effective working relationship with corporate-wide contacts at all levels.

·        Resolves, or provides guidance on a variety of general business issues referred to the Office of General Counsel.

·        Reviews work to ensure conformity to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, audit and regulatory standards.

·        Participates in the administration of the Office of the General Counsel.

·        Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with outside counsel, governmental agency lawyers and staff, regulators, various outside parties and lawyers.

·        Provides in-service education and conducts training seminars on a variety of legal issues.

·        Represents the department at meetings and participates on committees as directed.

·        Participates in activities that lead to continuous professional development such as seminars and conferences to keep abreast of legal developments and changes in regulatory environment.

·        Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations and attends professional organization meetings.

·        Uses our Health System and WellSense values as the basis for decision making and to further the mission of WellSense and the Health System.

·        Performs other duties as needed.

·        Reads, understands, and follows the WellSense and our Code of Conduct.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Law School required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Bar member in good standing within the state worked; multi-state desired, but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Work requires knowledge of federal and state law applicable to the healthcare industry, including familiarity with managed care, reimbursement, privacy, fraud and abuse, research, and the current regulatory environment; of legal and procedural practices; of office and supervisory practices and procedures at a level generally acquired through at least seven to ten years of varied legal experience with an emphasis on health-related issues.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·        Work requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

·        Work requires analytical ability necessary to provide legal services and advice over a wide variety of legal issues; to draft legal documents; to negotiate contracts, transactions and settlements; and to determine appropriateness of appealing administrative decisions.

·        Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to provide a leadership role in ensuring the provision of legal counsel; to maintain an effective working relationship with corporate-wide contacts including senior management; to effectively communicate with all levels of employees; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside counsel, governmental agency lawyers and staff, various outside parties and lawyers; to instruct employees on various legal issues.

·        Work requires a working knowledge of computers including word processing and e-mail systems.

·        Work requires the production of documents and letters with minimal secretarial support.

Associate General Counsel - USA, Oklahoma City OK or Little Rock AR - $120,000 - $175,000

Associate General Counsel

USA, Oklahoma City OK or Little Rock AR

$120,000 - $175,000

Job Description

The Associate General Counsel position will handle a wide range of law-related issues with a focus primarly on risk management and transactional law. This position also provides legal advice on regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.  Seeking a licensed attorney (any U.S. State) with several years of experience, including law firm and/or in-house, focused on transactional and contract law. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office. Preference given to applicants with experience as in-house counsel or previous practice in the areas of construction law, insurance defense, OSHA regulations, administrative law, transportation law (trucking) or employment law.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Review, draft, and negotiate various types of non-construction agreements, including but not limited to, leases, service agreements, staffing agreements, vendor and consulting agreements and various waivers and releases.

·        Work closely with insurance providers and outside insurance defense firms in addressing claims (workers compensation, auto, OCIP, and general liability)

·        Collaborate with human resources and safety departments to establish best practices in reducing risk, including policy development across multiple facilities.

·        Lead privileged internal audits and process reviews. Draft policy and protocols for implementation as needed.

·        Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities relating to the above substantive legal areas, and provide proactive, strategic advice

·        Liaison with outside law firms to meet Company goals

·        Settlement of claims and disputes

Company Culture & Perks

Our company is the largest structural steel fabricator and erector in the United States with offices and plants in 14 jurisdictions. The Company has over 114 years in business and offers stability compared to many startups and tech companies who may be offering "work from home" legal positions. Our companies, the legal department is an integral member of the operations team. Working with this small legal department will provide a variety of practice challenges and would be a good fit for an attorney who is looking for variety or is a life long learner. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with a business team and providing legal advice/solutions to support the business. This is not a remote position but there is a good work/life balance. Although we are large, it has a family-ownership feel with a culture of respect and fair treatment.