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Litigation Attorney / Food & Drug Administration Attorney in Washington, DC

Fair Food Standards Council Jun 06,2017 Location Washington DC
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation

ERISA/Executive Compensation - Litigation

Litigation - Appellate

Litigation - Construction

Litigation - eDiscovery

Litigation - Entertainment

Litigation - Health Care

Litigation - International Arbitration

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Litigation - Medical Malpractice

Litigation - Real Estate

Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy, etc.)

Litigation - Securities Litigation

Litigation - White Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Litigation - Workers Compensation

3-5 yrs required

Profile

Deputy General Counsel Duties: Will work closely with the General Counsel in all legal matters relevant to the programs, campaigns, policy advocacy and daily operations. Will include negotiation of those agreements with new corporations, maintenance of ongoing relationships with companies already in the Program, and strategy development as the expands its operations throughout the country and beyond. Will provide legal support, ranging from policy advocacy with Congress and federal agencies to trademark and transactional work to protest march permitting issues, necessary to ensure the smooth operation and success of the three major programmatic areas. Advising, counseling and strategizing with staff in the major program areas; Serving as in-house counsel on legal matters involved in operating the organization; Coordinating and leading special projects with a legal component or requiring coordination with a government entity, law enforcement, or outside legal counsel. Participating in the development of new organizational policies, procedures and programs; Serving as a legal advisor in contract negotiations, business transactions, and administrative advocacy engaged; and, Serving as counsel, along with the General Counsel and/or any retained outside legal counsel, in the litigation or arbitration of legal disputes.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited law school in the United States. Active member of a state Bar with a willingness to sit for the Florida Bar within 2 years of hire. Exceptional judgment. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Highly developed critical, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. An appreciation of and ability to support mission and approach to Worker-driven Social Responsibility. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Desired: Experience with contract negotiations and enforcement of private agreements. Knowledge and experience relating to rulemaking and administrative, labor and employment Law. 10+ years of practice, with at least some experience in the field of low-wage worker and/or immigrant community organizing and representation. Ability to speak Spanish.
Deadline: 07/30/2017

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