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Contract Law Attorney / Government and Government Relations Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Tides Jan 08,2021 Sep 09,2020 Location USA San Francisco CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Corporate - Contract Law

Government and Government Relations

Min 3 yrs required

Profile

Contracts and Compliance Specialist Duties: Review and revision of contractual and grant agreements for Tides entities and fiscally sponsored projects. Review both Tides-standard and non-standard contracts, identifying and resolving legal, risk and compliance issues associated with proposed agreements. Develop an understanding of the organizations to allow issue spotting and escalation of legal, risk and compliance issues to other members of the Legal, Risk and Compliance (“LRC”) team as appropriate. Work under the supervision of the LRC Director and work collaboratively with other members of the LRC team to ensure the contract review and approval process is efficient and effective. Support of the lobbying time tracking system, preparing and filing lobbying registration and reports as needed. Uplift and embody Tides core values – Respect, Accountability, Creativity, Equity and Empowerment – in all areas of work and engagement with team members and partners. Review and revise contractual agreements for Tides entities and fiscally sponsored projects Ensure that contract terms and conditions comply with Tides policies and applicable laws and regulations Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements are written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with Tides’ goals Identify compliance and risk issues reflected in contractual agreements and escalate issues to other members of LRC team Respond to inquiries from Tides staff and staff of fiscally sponsored projects concerning existing contractual obligations and termination of contracts Collaborate with LRC team on initiatives related to contracting process. Explain contracting process and requirements to Tides staff and staff at fiscally sponsored projects. Clearly explain contract terminology to interested parties in simple, everyday language Proofread, edit, and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the lobbying time tracking system, including adding or removing staff, answering questions, following up as needed to get needed time reports in and approved. Analyze time reports to determine if additional registrations are required. Prepare lobbying registrations and reports for review by Compliance Manager, and file such registrations and reports after approval. Track and organize lobbying guidance provided to staff and fiscally sponsored projects.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, law or relevant field; JD Degree preferred. 3+ years of legal or paralegal experience, preferably working directly with contract law. Advanced understanding of contracting concepts and principles. Familiarity with legal frameworks governing organizations exempt from taxation under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.. Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology. Prior experience with lobbying or similar government reporting. Ability to identify, analyze, and suggest solutions for problems. Detail-oriented, with ability to understand and appreciate and integrate larger goals and objectives. Flexible, with ability and commitment to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely and effective results. Strong organizational skills and project management skills. Manage a variety of activities and pay close attention to detail. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills. High-level and consistent work ethic. Familiarity with Salesforce and Microsoft Office suite.

Additional info

Requisition ID: 1208. Send a resume and cover letter online.

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