General Counsel & Corporate Secretary (Remote)

WHO WE ARE!

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others!  We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It is encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What you will be doing in the role of General Counsel & Corporate Secretary 

Reporting to the President & CEO, the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to Susan G. Komen. This position involves ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing legal risks, internal audit and risk management functions within Komen as well as serving as a key advisor to the executive leadership team, CEO and board of directors. This role requires expertise in nonprofit law, risk assessment, and governance.

What you will bring to the table

Legal Advice

• Provides legal counsel on a range of issues including governance, compliance, contracts, and employment law.
• Oversee the contract review process to protect Komen’s interests.
• Drafts and negotiate agreements between the organization and third parties (including but not limited to corporate sponsorship agreements, cause-related marketing and partner program agreements, service agreements, and all other agreements).
• Manages all litigation filed against Komen, including coordination with and oversight of outside counsel and applicable insurance carriers. Effective management of outside counsel.
• May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits or the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. 
• Creates and manages the legal infrastructure for the organization to include policies and procedures, legal operating guidelines, legal compliance review, and supporting documents. 
• Responsible for protection and enforcement of the rights to and in Komen’s domestic and international assets and intellectual property.

Corporate Governance

• Oversee the organization’s governance framework, including the development and maintenance of bylaws and policies.
• Manage corporate governance matters, including the preparation of board materials and minutes.

Board Support

• Provides board governance guidance and support for the organization and its Board of Directors.
• Serve as adviser and counselor to the CEO and board of directors.
• Prepare for board meetings, including drafting minutes, resolutions and ensuring proper documentation.

Risk Management

• Develop and implement risk management policies and strategies to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks facing the organization.
• Manage relationships with insurers; develops, monitors, and evaluates policies; and optimizes risk management.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure Komen complies with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations affecting nonprofit organizations, including but not limited to tax implications, employment matters, contracts, insurance, risk management, intellectual property, trust & estate administration.
• Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the organization. 
• Monitors and oversees compliance with all laws and regulations, including, but not limited to regulations impacting Komen’s 501(c)(3) and non-profit status, data privacy, and relevant healthcare regulations.
• Investigates and evaluates compliance issues and ensures organizational compliance and recommends operational changes or alternative policies and procedures.

Internal Audit

• Oversee the internal audit process, ensuring that financial and operational practices are compliant and effective. 
• Overseas day-to-day operations of the internal audit function, ensuring financial and operational practices are compliant and effective.
• Liaison with the Audit Committee and the internal audit team.

Training & Awareness

• Oversee the development of training materials for staff and board members on legal responsibilities, risk management and ethical standards.

Management Responsibility

• The General Counsel and Corporate Secretary manages the following: Deputy General Counsel, & Administrative Assistant.  Indirect reports include: Sr. Manager Risk & Compliance, Associate General Counsel & Paralegal.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

We know you will have and be able to

• Juris Doctor and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the practice of law, with a minimum of 3 years at the level of General Counsel or Partner in a private nonprofit/NGO practice, or legal management equivalent.
• Experience should be broad in nature and address transactions, contracts, regulatory, tax, litigation, and commercial practice areas.
• Licensed to practice law in the USA, for 3+ years of above referenced experience.
• Trave up to 15%.

We would love if you also have

• Prior experience with a not-for-profit organization considered a plus.
• Strong background in nonprofit law.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

So, what’s in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer: 

• Competitive salary of $176,000 to $255,000/annual, exact compensation ranges are based on a range of factors including but not limited to the labor market, job level, internal equity, and budget. Offers given will take into consideration the candidate's skills, education, experience, geographic location, and other necessary credentials. 
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more! 

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department. 

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for people without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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