Director of Legal Affairs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership, and board of directors as needed, on nonprofit governance, healthcare regulations, employment law, risk exposure, and organizational strategy.
• Review and interpret organizational policies and procedures and assess alignment with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Review critical business agreements and vendor contracts, providing substantive legal insights and guidance.
• Oversee intellectual property, commercial leases, licensing, and related legal matters.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and oversee claims, disputes, litigation, and other legal proceedings.
• Develop, implement, and enhance compliance programs that promote ethical conduct and regulatory adherence.
• Partner with Operations to support administrative, technical, and physical safeguards related to privacy and data protection.
• Provide legal guidance and training on compliance, privacy, and regulatory matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and evaluate organizational implications.
• Advises leaders on legal and operational risks associated with organizational activities, initiatives, and partnerships.
• Partner with organizational leaders to support complaint management and resolution.
• Evaluate considerations and potential risk implications associated with organizational decisions and activities.
• Advise the Board of Directors on compliance matters, governance responsibilities, and fiduciary duties.
• Prepare board materials and ensure adherence to nonprofit governance best practices.
• Provide legal guidance on labor and employment laws and related legal matters.
• Partner with HR on employment-related matters involving legal risk and organizational policy, as needed.
• Partner with HR on investigations, disciplinary actions, and other sensitive personnel matters, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar required.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience required.
• Experience within nonprofit, healthcare, regulatory, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Experience supporting organizations that work across healthcare, public sector, and other complex partner environments.
• Experience advising executive leadership and governing boards on legal, governance, compliance, and organizational matters.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations in support of organizational operations and decision-making.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and advising on contracts and legal agreements.
• Experience managing outside counsel and matters involving litigation, claims, disputes, or other legal proceedings.
• Experience supporting privacy, compliance, and risk-related initiatives, including HIPAA and data privacy requirements.
• Experience managing intellectual property portfolios preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, health privacy, data security, and related regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk, exercise sound judgment and provide legal guidance in complex situations.
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and complex legal matters.