Associate General Counsel

Job Title: Associate General Counsel 

Division: General Counsel 

Reports To: Senior Vice President & General Counsel

FLSA Status: Exempt 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for reviewing, preparing and approving such legal documents as are necessary for the proper functioning of UNCF operations, registrations and licenses. The Associate General Counsel is the primary internal UNCF contact for legal matters. The Associate General Counsel will coordinate and work with UNCF outside counsel charged with overall legal supervisory responsibility. 

ABOUT UNCF  

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  

• Engage outside services where necessary and appropriate to safeguard UNCF’s best interests.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts necessary for the organization to do business and raise revenue.

• Coordinate UNCF applications to do business in the cities and state in which solicitation take place, submitting appropriate fees and documents in conjunction with each application on a timely basis.
• Assist in monitoring all leases and contracts to which UNCF is a party.
• Assure that the legal interests of UNCF are protected.
• Review contracts to assure that UNCF’s best interest are protected regarding (including but not limited to) payments, performance expected, actual performance, termination provisions, etc.
• Interface with managers of various departments, including region/area offices, to determine need to provide legal counsel.
• Assist in resolving trademark questions and issues, working with outside counsel where necessary.
• Assist in reviewing organizational policies and practices and make appropriate recommendations
• In coordination with Director of Human Resources and outside counsel, ensures that UNCF is in compliance with EEO laws and other federal, state and local regulations.
• Work on special projects at the direction of the General Counsel, President/CEO and/or Executive Staff.
• If applicable, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

J.D. from an accredited law school required, and at least 2-3 years of experience in corporate legal matters. Experience with non-profit organizations a plus. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

Must be a member of a bar of any state or Washington, DC. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

• Management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership and management abilities.
• Strong problem solving, planning, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.