Senior Associate General Counsel

POSITION TITLE: Senior Associate General Counsel 

REPORTS TO:  General Counsel

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Not immediately

LOCATION: New York or Washington D.C.  (CSC)

Grade/Class: I, Exempt, Non-union

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Reporting to the General Counsel, the SAGC will be responsible for handling complex tasks and projects to meet ADL’s legal and business objectives, while mitigating risk. The SAGC is expected to deliver legal advice creatively, cost-consciously and with top-level customer service.  The SAGC will also serve as the primary legal point of contact for certain departments and teams.

Primary:

• Independently provide counsel and advice on a broad range of legal matters, including advising on product/technology development, privacy issues, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.
• Serve as the first legal point of contact for JLens, Center for Technology & Society, Strategy & Operations, and Technology teams. The SAGC will work closely with these and other teams, proactively supporting their day-to-day work and providing direction as various legal issues arise.  
• Shape regulatory and litigation approach by monitoring emerging regulatory and potential litigation risks and using that perspective to influence company policy and strategy.
• Work closely with General Counsel to create, implement, and oversee systems and scalable processes from IP management to regulatory engagement, and litigation risk management
• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including partnership agreements, cause-marketing agreements, memorandums of understanding, terms & conditions, grant agreements, SaaS, master services, and consulting agreements.
• Provide cross-organizational guidance by partnering closely with National Affairs, Regional teams, and Communications on key initiatives.
• Assist in the management of defensive litigation, including but not limited to through the supervision of outside counsel and management of discovery efforts.

Secondary

• Interface with other groups within the organization; be lead on assigned cross-functional relationships.
• Demonstrate the ability to act independently to multi-task and to act flexibly in response to changing priorities.
• Demonstrate the highest level of customer service.
• Provide thoughtful counsel on risk mitigation, compliance requirements, create processes and workflows.

Skills:

• A strategic thinker and self-starter who is accustomed to a start-up type environment and takes ownership of outcomes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities is essential

Attributes:  

• Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives 
• Collaborative team-player.  
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative.  
• Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier) 
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously  
• Energized by ADL’s mission and work 
  
  

Work Experience:

• Six plus years legal experience beginning with law firm experience followed by either in-house or government experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting specific teams within a business or agency
• Experience advising on intellectual property, technology, and privacy issues
• Familiarity with financial regulations and/or employment laws preferred, but not required

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree required; undergraduate degree in any field

Work Environment:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.  

Other:

• Admission to a state bar in the United States and eligibility to be registered as an in-house counsel under NY law.

Compensation: 

• This position has a salary range of $150,000 to $175,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, New York. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally.  Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.      

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at talentacquisition@adl.org.      

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.   

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.