Assistant General Counsel
$185,000–$195,000 year
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Serve as Assistant General Counsel for the DC Bar, the DC Bar Pro Bono Center, and the DC Bar Services Group. Provide day-to-day legal guidance on governance, membership, and programs; draft, amend, review, and negotiate contracts; contribute to Board agendas and materials; advise on Bar policies, bylaws, and compliance; leverage AI tools to streamline in-house legal workflows; review marketing content; assist with member licensing processes; negotiate lease terms and tenant relations; support training on legal/compliance; assist with product/service expansions; coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, intellectual property, nonprofit, and tax issues; participate in enterprise risk management and strategic planning; and collaborate with internal teams to deliver final draft quality work product.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active member of the D.C. Bar or eligible to become an active D.C. Bar member
- Prior experience as an in-house attorney in a non-profit or membership organization or a corporation
- Knowledge and experience drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and advising on contracts
- Knowledge and experience working with governance documents, including charters, bylaws, and policies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common software applications
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce “final draft” quality work product (e.g. Board memos, policy revisions, contracts, PowerPoint slides) with minimal editing
- Must be detail-oriented and deadline-driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public, and Bar employees
- Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and be able to manage several priorities in a day
- Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated
- Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
- Please submit resume, cover letter, and two (2) writing samples.
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