Attorney III – Technology Transactions

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference. We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

About the role

Provides high-level, thoughtful and strategic legal advice and counseling on technology matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, Senior Vice President, or Senior Counsel, primarily in technology transactions. Preferred candidates will have experience with and working knowledge of technology transactions for an organization that is on the cutting edge of technology and marketing, including drafting and revising:

• Master services agreements
• General terms and conditions agreements
• Terms of services (and other click-through terms)
• End user license agreements
• Information security standards provisions
• Statements of work for high-level technology implementations
• Data processing agreements and data privacy agreements
• Privacy policies, privacy notices
• Liability (including personally identifiable information and payment card industry data) provisions
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning agreements
• Cloud computing and SaaS agreements (including service level agreements)
• Infrastructure, platform and software as a service agreements (including service level agreements)

Must have a willingness to learn and understand related ALSAC legal needs including, but not limited to, fundraising; state compliance issues and charitable registrations; gaming issues; raffle licenses; special event licenses; alcohol permits; business licenses; grant applications and compliance; insurance and risk management; property issues and disposition; special projects. The allocation of work and projects that this position will manage among these areas will be determined by the Chief Legal Officer, Senior Vice President, and/or Senior Counsel and may vary depending upon the needs of ALSAC.

Responsibilities

• Identifies legal issues and works with internal departments to find solutions to legal challenges in a cooperative, efficient and effective manner.
• Represents ALSAC in dealing with other attorneys, vendors, entities, government officials, donors and other third-parties.
• Provides legal advice and counsel on matters including, but not limited to fundraising; state compliance issues and charitable registrations; gaming issues; raffle licenses; special event licenses; alcohol permits; business licenses; grant applications and compliance; insurance and risk management; property issues and disposition; government relations and legislative monitoring; reviewing and drafting contracts; HR and policy related matters; technology and marketing matters; research projects; and special projects.
• Handles higher-level legal issues from inception to completion skillfully, keeping supervisor appropriately informed and updated.
• Works as a strategic business partner with internal departments and represents the organization to third parties.
• Ensures all policies and guidelines are followed and resolves any issues identified in review.
• Develops policies relating to industry-specific issues and internal practices, and assists in implementation.
• Represents ALSAC and the Legal Department in a manner that allows for the successful and efficient resolution of matters and legal issues.
• Works with the Chief Legal Officer and other Senior Leadership, Legal, state officials, attorneys, entities, donors and third parties on matters of significance affecting ALSAC.
• Ensures prompt, timely and complete responses to information and research requests submitted to the Legal Department.
• Generates written communication to document legal conclusions and disseminate them to those with a need to know.
• Maintains and develops expertise about laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting fundraising and other areas of law applicable to ALSAC.
• Assists the Chief Legal Officer, Executive Director, and/or Sr Director – Legal in legal, managerial and administrative matters arising from diverse issues affecting the organization.
• Uses significant experience of practiced law to handle issues from inception to completion with minimal supervision, understanding which issues need to be elevated.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge and the ability to handle highly technical legal matters independently with discernment to keep supervisors informed.
• Ideal candidate would have experience working with regulatory agencies and/or oversight bodies and/or in-house for a large organization.
• Demonstrated ability to practice law in a variety of areas and work through issues internally and externally for the good of the organization.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to handle complex legal assignments independently.
• Ability to communicate legal issues clearly and understandably to non-lawyers.
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle high-level, high-stress projects.
• Strong ability to work with business partners within and outside the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Juris Doctorate Degree and licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
• 5-7 years of experience in a legal environment or related experience.

Benefits

The following benefits apply to full-time roles only.

• Core Medical Coverage: low-cost, low-deductible medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% employer contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development