In House Staff Attorney
Adams & Martin Group · Los Angeles County, CA · 4 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time
Staff Attorney Los Angeles, CA | HybridA mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its legal team and provide counsel across employment, compliance, governance, contracts, and litigation matters. This opportunity offers significant exposure to executive leadership and a broad range of in-house legal responsibilities.Compensation100-150K (DOE)ScheduleOnsite during the first 30-60 days for training and onboardingHybrid schedule available thereafter (approximately one day per week in office) Responsibilities Provide legal advice and counsel to organizational leadershipDraft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreementsAssist with employment and employee relations mattersSupport corporate governance and compliance initiativesManage relationships with outside counselOversee and assist with litigation strategy and case managementConduct legal research and prepare reports for leadershipReview policies and procedures for legal compliancePartner with various departments on risk management and operational mattersSupervise legal support staff as needed Qualifications Active attorney license, preferably in CaliforniaOpen to newly licensed attorneys, junior attorneys, and experienced counselStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExperience in employment law, litigation, compliance, contracts, corporate governance, or nonprofit law is a plusAbility to work directly with executive leadership and multiple stakeholdersStrong communication and problem-solving abilities Ideal Backgrounds Labor & Employment AttorneysEmployment Law AssociatesIn-House CounselCorporate/Compliance AttorneysNonprofit AttorneysNewly Admitted Attorneys with strong research and writing skillsLegal professionals transitioning into an attorney role after bar admission Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k)Life insuranceFlexible spending accountFlexible schedulePaid time off Desired Skills and Experience Responsibilities Provide legal advice and counsel to organizational leadership Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements Assist with employment and employee relations matters Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives Manage relationships with outside counsel Oversee and assist with litigation strategy and case management Conduct legal research and prepare reports for leadership Review policies and procedures for legal compliance Partner with various departments on risk management and operational matters Supervise legal support staff as needed Qualifications Active attorney license, preferably in California Open to newly licensed attorneys, junior attorneys, and experienced counsel Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills Experience in employment law, litigation, compliance, contracts, corporate governance, or nonprofit law is a plus Ability to work directly with executive leadership and multiple stakeholders Strong communication and problem-solving abilities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.