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Company: Planned Parenthood , DC
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In House Jobs - JDHuntr - Assistant General Counsel, Contracts $125,000 - $140,000

Job Category: General Corporate / Contracts [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 79626
Job description:
This organization is a leading provider and advocate for high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care, serving people of all backgrounds with compassion, respect, and without judgment. It is also the largest provider of sex education in the country. Through health centers, community programs, school initiatives, and online resources, the organization offers trusted, reliable education and information to help individuals make informed health decisions. Its mission is driven by a deep commitment to helping people lead healthier lives and ensuring equitable access to care

Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full time

Purpose:
This position supports drafting of grants and contracts within the National Office and ensures compliance with policies and processes, working with other departments, vendors and stakeholders, as necessary. The Assistant General Counsel, Contracts will provide top-notch legal support and organizational support to meet the needs of the various departments in the National Office, and serve as the lead attorney for the Grants Management and Procurement Teams.

Engagement:
The Assistant General Counsel, Contracts will engage with executive leadership and staff, and stakeholders across all levels of the National Office to build collaborative and effective partnerships.

Delivery:
Detail-oriented, desk-based, ongoing tasks such as:
●Draft and review contracts, agreements, grants, sponsorship's, commercial co-ventures, intellectual property licenses, and related legal documents,
●Knowledge of corporate transaction and contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating business agreements
●Create and update contract templates
●Coordinate with the Contract Administration team in Finance to provide legal assistance on contract administration
●Work with internal legal staff and outside counsel to ensure the National Office is conducting business safely
●Implement OGC initiatives, including education and enforcement of compliance with organizational policies, as well as state/federal regulations and industry standards
●Interact with organizational clients, stakeholders, and business partners
●Adapt to changing demands and shifting priorities, always with a view to delivering first-rate legal advice and services
●Other matters and duties, as assigned, with regard to any other aspects of the National Office’s transactional, litigation, practice management and other legal affairs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
●Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
●Bar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC
●At least four years of legal experience, including substantial amounts of counseling, drafting and negotiation in commercial transactions and other related areas of practice
●Knowledge of corporate transaction and contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating business agreements
●Familiarity with, and stylistic affinity for, the ABA Manual of Style for Contract Drafting strongly preferred
●Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal and business issues
●Ability to provide sound business advice as well as first-rate legal counsel to business partners at all levels, including executive team and senior leaders
●Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to positively and successfully manage relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders across organizational lines
●Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with fellow attorneys, staff, and clients
●Demonstrated ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice.
●Excellent judgment and proven experience in analyzing risks and making risk determinations
●Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, highly innovative, and rapidly changing environment while maintaining and developing strong collaborative relationships with teams.
●Sound command of the law of contracts
●Experience in reviewing and drafting grant agreements preferred
●General knowledge of other legal frameworks applicable to the National Office, including the federal law of tax exemption and operations under state nonprofit corporations laws
●Ability to work independently and prioritize without direction
●Unflinching commitment to exceptional work products
●Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complicated legal concepts into accessible language for a wide audience

$125,000 - $140,000 a year
Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family-provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.






79626
Company: Planned Parenthood
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $125,000 - $140,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Washington, DC USA
Zip/Postal Code: 20001
Post Date: 10/27/2025
 
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