General Counsel

This is a remote/hybrid position; candidate must be within 50 miles of the Support Center, in Harrisburg, PA to be considered.

Status: Full-Time Salary                               FLSA Classification: Exempt      

Summary of Position:  The General Counsel (GC) will guide YAP’s legal actions and operations and lead YAP’s legal department, sitting on the Executive Team and reporting to the President and CEO. The ideal candidate has significant experience within the nonprofit sector. 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• J.D. plus current bar admission in Pennsylvania. Preferred to also be admitted in other states in which YAP has significant number of programs.
• Strong working knowledge and familiarity with the field of Labor and Employment law and providing guidance to HR partners required.
• Extensive experience with business contracts required.
• Experience in nonprofit law a plus.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to produce legal briefs and analyses independently.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, ability to manage and oversee a small team, and experience developing and managing a legal budget. Experience managing outside counsel preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization, up to the Board of Directors.
• 10 years of management and C-suite Communication experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change.
• Must be proficient in MS 365 Suite and Cloud-Based Computing.
• Must possess strong organizational, leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.

Position is hybrid schedule between remote and in the office, located in Harrisburg, PA

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life and AD& D Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid time off.
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

 

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.