General Counsel - Nonprofit Mental Health Agency
Full Time
Oakland, CA 94601
$69 - $76 an hour
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Our agency is also committed to informing and improving the local, state and federal systems that serve children and families. Seneca’s broad geographic range and continuum of services position the agency as a leader in shaping public policy. This work takes many forms: local county-level advocacy; tracking or sponsoring statewide legislation; participation in statewide advisory councils; developing partnerships or coalitions to advance innovative systems-change ideas, and more.
We are seeking a proactive and analytical General Counsel to provide guidance and advice regarding all legal matters and risks. The General Counsel will advise agency leadership in order to achieve the best legal outcomes, examine and draft contracts and business agreements, and craft Seneca's legal strategies. The General Counsel will ensure legal compliance, maintain Seneca's legal documents, and oversee Seneca's copyrights and trademarks. To ensure success in this role, you will have sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to make prudent legal decisions.
Seneca is a nonprofit mental health agency with a broad continuum of care including mental health, education, permanency, and juvenile justice programs designed to meet the holistic needs of children and families. Since Seneca was founded in 1985, we have used the lessons we have learned supporting youth facing profound challenges to reshape systems and build programs that can both reach young people at the first sign of struggle and unconditionally serve youth with the most acute and extraordinary needs.
Our agency is also committed to informing and improving the local, state and federal systems that serve children and families. Seneca’s broad geographic range and continuum of services position the agency as a leader in shaping public policy. This work takes many forms: local county-level advocacy; tracking or sponsoring statewide legislation; participation in statewide advisory councils; developing partnerships or coalitions to advance innovative systems-change ideas, and more.
We are seeking a proactive and analytical General Counsel to provide guidance and advice regarding all legal matters and risks. The General Counsel will advise agency leadership in order to achieve the best legal outcomes, examine and draft contracts and business agreements, and craft Seneca's legal strategies. The General Counsel will ensure legal compliance, maintain Seneca's legal documents, and oversee Seneca's copyrights and trademarks. To ensure success in this role, you will have sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to make prudent legal decisions.
This position can be 100% remote, but requires California state licensure to practice law.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and direction to agency leadership on new laws, existing laws and legal rights that would impact functionality of the organization and the youth and families served
- Research a broad range of laws and regulations affecting the organization, including but not limited to federal and state laws and regulations affecting healthcare facilities, government contracts, compliance, and labor and employment
- Draft, negotiate and review contracts and legal documents, and prepare legal memoranda as needed
- Oversee the legal matters of the business as a while, including acting as Seneca’s legal representative
- Maintain knowledge of the agency’s legal documents and operations
- Craft and review legal strategy in response to any litigation
- Keep a record of all legal documents and proceedings for the organization
- Facilitate filings of licensing forms and other statutory requirements
- Manage and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
- Legally file for copyright of intellectual property
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the State Bar of California
- Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations, and federal, state, city and county measures that could impact the operations of the organization
- Proven record of negotiation and litigation skills, including formulating and executing legal strategies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to social justice and advancing equity
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and all other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- 10-15 hours per week
- Starting at $69 - $76 per hour, commensurate with experience
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