Legal Counsel

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Please include a cover letter and resume.

Salary Information:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Job Title:

- Legal Counsel

Experience Information:

- 0-3 years of experience

Organization Summary

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is an international non-profit organization that aims to discover and promote effective solutions to global poverty issues. IPA works with researchers and decision-makers to design, evaluate, and refine these solutions to ensure they have a positive impact on the lives of those living in poverty. With a presence in over 20 countries, IPA focuses on a wide range of poverty-related topics, including health, education, finance, and governance.

Position Summary

IPA is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to provide legal support to IPA's global operations, including contract reviews and negotiations, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and support for the organization's country programs and operations. The successful candidate may work remotely in Connecticut, Washington, DC, or New York, or in the Washington, DC office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

- Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts, grants, subawards, vendor agreements, leases, and other legal agreements.
- Liaise with IPA's global network of outside counsel to ensure adequate legal support for the organization's country programs and operations.
- Support the General Counsel in ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Provide advice and counsel on data privacy laws, US Government Contract and Grant regulations, employment laws, and other areas as needed.
- Support the implementation of the organization's compliance awareness program and conduct internal investigations as needed.
- Assist with the legal registration of new country offices overseas and ensure global legal compliance.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various areas of law.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

- . degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Connecticut, New York, or Washington, DC bar.
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork-oriented with the ability to mentor and train others.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and good judgment.
- Experience in USAID Rules and Regulations, Employment Law, Data Privacy Laws, and contract drafting and negotiations is a plus.

Preferred

- Fluency in Spanish or French is preferred.

Reports to

Senior Legal Counsel

Deadline to Apply

Rolling basis

Desired Start Date

June 2024

Location

New York, Connecticut, or Washington, DC

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can apply by clicking here and submitting a cover letter and resume.

Salary Information

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Legal Counsel: Providing Legal Support to a Non-Profit Organization

Position Summary

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to provide legal support to IPA's global operations, including contract reviews and negotiations, compliance with laws and regulations, and support for the organization's country programs and operations. The successful candidate may work remotely or in the Washington, DC office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

- Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts, grants, subawards, vendor agreements, leases, and other legal agreements.
- Ensure adequate legal support for the organization's country programs and operations by liaising with IPA's global network of outside counsel.
- Assist the General Counsel in ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Provide advice and counsel on data privacy laws, US Government Contract and Grant regulations, employment laws, and other areas as needed.
- Support the implementation of the organization's compliance awareness program and conduct internal investigations as needed.
- Assist with the legal registration of new country offices overseas and ensure global legal compliance.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various areas of law.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

- . degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Connecticut, New York, or Washington, DC bar.
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork-oriented with the ability to mentor and train others.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and good judgment.
- Experience in USAID Rules and Regulations, Employment Law, Data Privacy Laws, and contract drafting and negotiations is a plus.

Preferred

- Fluency in Spanish or French is preferred.

Reports to

Senior Legal Counsel

Salary Information

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Experience Information

- 0-3 years of experience

Organization Summary

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is an international non-profit organization focused on finding and promoting effective solutions to global poverty issues. With a presence in over 20 countries, IPA works with researchers and decision-makers to design, evaluate, and refine these solutions to ensure they have a positive impact on the lives of those living in poverty. Their work covers a wide range of poverty-related topics, including health, education, finance, and governance.

Deadline to Apply

Rolling basis

Desired Start Date

June 2024

Location

New York, Connecticut, or Washington, DC

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume through the link provided.

In summary, the Legal Counsel position at Innovations for Poverty Action is a great opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with a . degree and admission to the Connecticut, New York, or Washington, DC bar. This position offers the chance to work on a variety of legal matters, including contract negotiations and compliance, and to make a positive impact on global poverty issues. If you have a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills, consider applying for this role today.

• excellent oral and written communications skills required, including ability to write/speak logically and convincingly in a short time frame

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