Legal Counsel

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information



The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000, depending on experience and qualifications.


Job Title: Legal Counsel

H1: Innovations for Poverty Action Seeks Legal Counsel for Global Operations

H2: Join Our Team as a Legal Counsel and Make a Difference

Position Summary:

- IPA, an international non-profit, is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to provide strategic and task oriented legal support for our global operations.
- This position offers the opportunity to work remotely or in our Washington, DC office on a hybrid schedule.
- The Legal Counsel will primarily handle contract reviews and negotiations, as well as provide support and advice on legal and technical matters related to IPA's operations.
- Their role will also involve ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies, and conducting internal investigations when necessary.

Responsibilities:

- Draft, negotiate, and interpret various legal agreements.
- Work with outside counsel to support IPA's country programs and operations.
- Provide advice and counsel on data privacy laws, government regulations, and employment laws.
- Assist with the implementation of IPA's compliance program and conduct internal investigations, if needed.
- Support the legal registration of new country offices and ensure global legal compliance.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various areas of law.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

- 0-3 years of experience.
- . degree and admission to the Connecticut, New York, or Washington DC bar.
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-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: Click here to apply now.

Salary Information: $60,000 - $80,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Legal Counsel - Innovations for Poverty Action

Organization Overview:

- International non-profit organization dedicated to reducing poverty through evidence-based solutions.
- Works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to design and evaluate programs.
- Committed to transparency, rigor, and impact in all aspects of its work.

Position Summary:

- Provide strategic and task oriented legal support for IPA's global operations.
- Opportunity to work remotely or in the Washington, DC office on a hybrid schedule.
- Handle contract reviews and negotiations, as well as provide support and advice on legal and technical matters related to IPA's operations.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Conduct internal investigations when necessary.

Responsibilities:

- Draft, negotiate, and interpret various legal agreements, including contracts, grants, and subawards.
- Work with outside counsel to support IPA's country programs and operations.
- Provide advice and counsel on data privacy laws, government regulations, and employment laws.
- Assist with the implementation of IPA's compliance program and conduct internal investigations, if needed.
- Support the legal registration of new country offices and ensure global legal compliance.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various areas of law.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- . degree and admission to the Connecticut, New York, or Washington DC bar.
- 0-3 years of experience.
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-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.
- 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: Click here to apply now.

Salary Information: $60,000 - $80,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Counsel and Make a Difference in the Fight Against Poverty

H2: Legal Counsel - Opportunity to Work Remotely or in Washington, DC Office on Hybrid Schedule

H2: Responsibilities and Qualifications for Legal Counsel Position at Innovations for Poverty Action

H2: Application Instructions and Salary Information for Legal Counsel Position

H2: About Innovations for Poverty Action - Our Mission and Impact in Reducing Poverty

H2: Required and Preferred Qualifications for Legal Counsel Position - . Degree and Admission to Bar

H2: Legal Counsel - Drafting, Negotiating, and Interpreting Legal Agreements for Global Operations

H2: Legal Counsel - Supporting Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Company Policies

H2: Legal Counsel - Conducting Legal Research and Providing Advice on Data Privacy Laws and Employment Laws

H2: Legal Counsel - Support the Legal Registration of New Country Offices and Ensure Global Legal Compliance

H2: Legal Counsel - Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Fight Against Poverty

Not specified.

Not specified.

Spanish or French preferred.

J.D. Degree, Admission to Connecticut, New York, or Washington, DC bar, Analytical, Detail-oriented, Oral and Written Communication, Multitasking, Teamwork, Mentoring, Training, Prioritization, Self-starter, Work Ethic, Judgement, Humor, USAID Rules and Regulations, Employment Law, Data Privacy Laws, Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Spanish or French Language Proficiency.

J.D. Degree.

Apply through the provided link, including a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

Qualification and Experience J.D. Degree, Admission to Connecticut, New York, or Washington, DC bar.

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