Social Security Law Attorney / Employment Law - General Attorney / Nonprofit / Charities Law Attorney in Kansas City, MO

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Kansas City, MO

Social Security Law Attorney / Employment Law - General Attorney / Nonprofit / Charities Law Attorney in Kansas City, MO

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: General Counsel

Department: Executive / Administration
Reports To: Board of Directors
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Application Deadline: July 10, 2025

Position Summary

A reputed firm, a Center for Independent Living, is seeking a mission-driven General Counsel to provide legal guidance and support across the organization. This role ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, supports risk management, and advises on matters related to disability rights, contracts, employment law, and nonprofit governance. The General Counsel will work closely with leadership and program teams to uphold the organization’s values and protect its legal interests.

Job Responsibilities

- Provide legal advice and counsel to the Board of Directors and senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and other disability-related legislation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and other legal documents.
- Advise on employment law matters, including policies, investigations, and employee relations.
- Support risk management and assist in developing internal policies and procedures.
- Represent the organization in legal proceedings or coordinate with external counsel as needed.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting nonprofit organizations and disability services.
- Provide training to staff on legal and compliance topics.
- Maintain legal records and documentation.

Education and Experience Information

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas and in good standing.
- Minimum 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably in nonprofit, disability rights, or employment law.
- Strong knowledge of laws affecting people with disabilities and nonprofit organizations.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with or within Centers for Independent Living or disability advocacy organizations.
- Personal or professional experience with disability.
- Familiarity with grant compliance and nonprofit governance.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional travel for meetings, trainings, or legal proceedings. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The reputed firm is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.

Salary Information

Pay: $190,000 - $250,000 per year

Benefits

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule

- 8-hour shift
- Day shift

Application Questions

- Legal & Regulatory Expertise: What experience do you have with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and state-level home healthcare laws?
- Can you describe a time you helped an organization navigate a complex regulatory or licensing issue in the healthcare sector?
- How do you stay current with changes in healthcare law, particularly those affecting home and community-based services (HCBS)?

- Nonprofit & Mission-Driven Experience: Have you worked with nonprofit organizations or Centers for Independent Living before? If so, what legal challenges did you help them address?
- How would you balance legal risk management with the mission of promoting autonomy and self-direction for people with disabilities?

- Contracts & Risk Management: What is your experience drafting and negotiating contracts with healthcare providers, vendors, or government agencies?
- How do you approach risk assessment and mitigation in a home healthcare setting?

- Employment & Labor Law: What experience do you have with employment law as it relates to direct care workers, including wage and hour compliance, union issues, or workplace safety?
- How would you handle a situation involving a dispute between a personal care attendant and a consumer-employer?

- Strategic & Ethical Judgment: Describe a time when you had to make a difficult legal decision that had ethical or reputational implications for your organization.
- How do you advise leadership when legal compliance may conflict with operational goals or community expectations?

- Organizational Fit & Leadership: What role do you believe General Counsel should play in shaping organizational policy and culture?
- How do you collaborate with other departments (., HR, compliance, operations) to ensure legal alignment across the organization?

License/Certification

- License to practice law in MO and KS and in good standing. (Required)