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About the Role

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek an Assistant General Counsel, Contracts to provide top-notch legal and organizational support to the National Office. This role is crucial for drafting grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and collaborating with various departments, vendors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Draft and review contracts, agreements, grants, sponsorships, commercial co-ventures, intellectual property licenses, and related legal documents.
Create and update contract templates.
Coordinate with the Procurement team in Finance to provide legal assistance on contract administration.
Work with internal legal staff and outside counsel to ensure the National Office is conducting business safely.
Implement OGC initiatives, including education and enforcement of compliance with organizational policies, state/federal regulations, and industry standards.
Interact with organizational clients, stakeholders, and business partners.
Adapt to changing demands and shifting priorities to deliver first-rate legal advice and services.
Handle other assigned matters and duties related to the National Office’s transactional, litigation, practice management, and other legal affairs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
Bar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC.
At least four years of legal experience, including substantial counseling, drafting, and negotiation in commercial transactions and related areas.
Knowledge of corporate transaction and contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating business agreements.
Familiarity with, and stylistic affinity for, the ABA Manual of Style for Contract Drafting strongly preferred.
Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal and business issues.
Ability to provide sound business advice and first-rate legal counsel to business partners at all levels, including executive team and senior leaders.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to positively and successfully manage relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders across organizational lines.
Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with fellow attorneys, staff, and clients.
Demonstrated ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice.
Excellent judgment and proven experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations.
Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, highly innovative, and rapidly changing environment while maintaining and developing strong collaborative relationships with teams.
Sound command of the law of contracts.
Experience in reviewing and drafting grant agreements preferred.
General knowledge of other legal frameworks applicable to the National Office, including federal law of tax exemption and operations under state nonprofit corporations laws.
Ability to work independently and prioritize without direction.
Unflinching commitment to exceptional work products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complicated legal concepts into accessible language for a wide audience.

Skills

Contract drafting
Contract review
Grant drafting
Negotiation
Commercial transactions
Corporate transactions
Legal compliance
Risk management
Litigation
Business law
Procurement
Intellectual property licensing
ABA Manual of Style for Contract Drafting
Research
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Strategic thinking
Creative thinking
Business advice
Interpersonal skills
Relationship management
Collaboration
Agility
Adaptability
Practicality
Judgment
Risk analysis
Law of contracts
Federal tax exemption law
State nonprofit corporations law
Written communication
Verbal communication

Location

New York
Washington, DC

Work Type

Full-time
Domestic travel (0-10%)

Experience Level

At least four years of legal experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school
Bar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC

Salary/Compensations

$130,000 - $140,000 a year

About the Company

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education.
Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care.
Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of PPFA.
The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
Planned Parenthood's cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.
Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.