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Attorney in New Haven, CT

Innovations for Poverty Action Nov 08,2021 Sep 02,2021 Location USA New Haven CT
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Public Interest

Attorney

Max 3 yrs required

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Legal Counsel The candidate will draft, negotiate and interpret contracts, grants, sub-awards, vendor agreements, leases, and other legal agreements. Liaise with IPA's global network of outside counsel to ensure adequate legal support of the organization's country programs and operations. Support the General Counsel in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and awarding agencies' requirements in the U.S. and overseas, as needed. In conjunction with the General Counsel and other legal counsel, provide advice and counsel on applicable data privacy laws, US Government Contract and Grant regulations, employment laws, among others, as needed. Support the General Counsel in the implementation of the organization's compliance awareness program and conducting internal investigations, as needed. Support the legal registration of new country offices overseas and global legal compliance of the firm's registered offices, as needed. Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on a wide variety of areas of law. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have 0-3 years of experience. JD is required. Must have admission to Connecticut, New York, or Washington DC Bar. Be highly analytical and detail-oriented. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills required, including the ability to write/speak logically and convincingly in a short time frame. Must have the ability to multi-task, and work in a rapidly-changing, high-energy environment. Be teamwork-oriented, with the ability to mentor and train others across an organization, and to prioritize work and support broader goals and objectives in the team and the organization at large. Be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, good judgment, and a sense of humor. Experience in USAID Rules and Regulations, Employment Law, Data Privacy Laws (domestic or international), contract drafting, and negotiations is a plus.

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