Associate General Counsel

Reporting to the Senior Director of Legal Services, this position provides effective legal advice, counsel, and support to the organization; and provides support to Senior Director of Legal Services and Chief Legal and Government Relations Officer, as required.

Requirements

• Provides legal services generally understood within the field of local government law
• Negotiates, prepares, reviews, consults with applicable clients, and interprets contracts, amendments, Requests for Proposals, and other agreements
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality and conduct within the Rules of Professional Responsibility in connection with legal work conducted for the organization
• Assists in the review, drafting, and continuous improvement of legal department procedures
• Provides interpretation and advises on Sourcewell’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, caselaw, and statutes
• Translates legal information and requirements into meaningful client advice concerning business transactions, transaction design, program design, legal risk, liability, legal rights, legal consequences, and obligations in all aspects of organizational governance and operations
• Maintain legal file management system within Department guidelines
• Assists in the review and drafting of Board Policies and resolutions

Benefits

• Paid volunteer time
• Support from management to do their best work