2/10/21
Staff Attorney
Chicanos Por La Causa
Phoenix, AZ, US
OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY
Chicanos Por La Causa’s legal/compliance department advises CPLC and its affiliates on all legal, compliance, insurance, safety, records management, internal audit, employment law matters, and training and risk management functions for CPLC. The Staff Attorney role is cross-functional within the legal/compliance department. The Staff Attorney is expected to work in teams organized around centers of excellence that would include members from various parts of the organization and various departments, with a focus and priority on legal, compliance and risk management functions and teams.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review and advise on contracts and other transactional documents.
2. Draft and negotiate contractual documents such as Independent Contractor Agreements, Memorandums of Understandings, Leases, etc.
3. Research applicable laws, policies and regulations to protect CPLC.
4. Ability to advise Associate Counsel on the risks associated with transaction.
5. Assist in maintaining best practices for in-house legal/compliance operations, including administrative functions as needed.
6. Assist in ensuring compliance with nonprofit guidelines, laws, regulations, and best practices.
7. Assist to ensure that CPLC maintains all necessary licenses and registrations.
8. Perform other tasks as they become necessary or are assigned.
9. Provide excelled service to all end users both internally and externally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.
• State Bar of Arizona License in good standing.
• Strong competency in one or more of the following areas of law: corporate governance, commercial real estate, finance, contracts or health care regulation.
• Minimum 3-year professional legal experience in a firm or in-house environment.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management, and business associates.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to translate legal complexities into terms readily understood by all personnel levels of the organization.
• Advises management to balance business needs and organizational risks.
• Strong client management and project management skills across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work successfully both independently and within a matrixed team.
• Prior experience with non-profits preferred.
Governance Coordinator
CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA
Phoenix, AZ, US
OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY
The Governance Coordinator will provide assistance to General Counsel in the coordination and management of materials for all CPLC and its affiliates Boards, Councils, and Committees as requested. The Governance Coordinator will ensure an exceptional level of client service is provided at all times and will work with minimum supervision in performing the day-to-day work responsibilities.
This position requires regular communication orally and in writing with CPLC’s Board of Directors, executive team, senior management, and staff in face-to-face and video one-on-one settings, group settings, by telephone and by e-mail or regular correspondence.
Sound judgment, a commitment to compliance and confidentiality, superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail are essential functions of this position. Must possesses a high ethical standard, integrity, a strong professional work ethic, loyalty and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related area and two (2) years experience working in an administrative position where confidentiality, a strong attention to detail, and a sense of urgency was required. Experience working with a Board of Directors for a nonprofit organization is preferred. The education requirement may be substituted with certification or progressive continued education and a minimum of four (4) years experience.
In addition, proficiency of computer fundamentals and business software is required, Office 365 preferred. The candidate must be self-directed and work independently, however must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide a high level of support to programs and business units. The ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines is required.
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