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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Uses a high degree of concentration and analytical ability to provide legal advice and counsel on matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer in areas of law 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, and other areas impacting ALSAC.
• Uses a demonstrated higher level knowledge and competency in one or more areas of the law.
• Handles higher-level issues from inception to completion skillfully; keeps supervisor appropriately informed and updated; understands which issues and decisions need to be elevated and which can be handled; and consistently handles these higher-level issues appropriately.
• Works as a strategic business partner with internal departments to represent the organization to third parties well.
• Ensures all policies and guidelines are followed and resolves any issues identified in review.
• Identifies legal issues and works with internal departments to find solutions to legal challenges in a cooperative, efficient, and effective manner.
• Recognizes and considers enterprise-wide impact of issues and solutions.
• Develops policies relating to industry-specific issues and internal practices and action plans for solving issues and assists in implementation.
• Represents ALSAC and the Legal Department well to allow 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 as necessary to document legal conclusions appropriately and disseminate 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 the diversity of issues affecting the organization.
• Uses significant experience in practicing law to demonstrate a higher level of knowledge and competency in one or more areas of the law; works independently to develop consistency, perform in-depth research, and analysis.
• Handles issues from inception to completion skillfully and with minimal supervision; keeps supervisor appropriately informed and updated; understands which issues and decisions need to be elevated.

Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to handle highly technical legal matters independently with the discernment needed to keep supervisors appropriately informed and updated; understands which issues and decisions need to be elevated and which can be handled.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and/or oversight bodies and/or in-house for a large organization; ability to interpret relevant regulations and contractual provisions and/or litigation and contract experience preferred.
• 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; ability to handle more complex legal assignments independently and appropriately.
• Ability to communicate legal results to non-lawyers in a proactive and customer-friendly way, even regarding difficult issues.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to communicate legal issues clearly and understandably to non-lawyers.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple high-level and high-stress projects.
• Strong ability to work with business partners within the organization and those outside the organization, such as outside attorneys, entities, government officials, donors, and other third-parties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; understands complex verbal and written instructions; excellent proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Juris Doctorate Degree; licensed to practice law in Tennessee with 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