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| Company: | ChildNet, FL | ||
| Job Title: | In-House Jobs - JDHuntr - Non-Profit, Counsel $89,792 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Non-Profit [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 87692 | ||
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| This position provides legal advice and support in furtherance of the organization’s mission to protect abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, while also addressing corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters. Legal Counsel 1136 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Type: Full time Responsibilities: Provide legal advice and guidance to management and staff regarding operational, contractual, regulatory, governance, compliance, and risk management matters. Research, analyze, monitor, and interpret federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and contractual requirements affecting agency operations and communicate changes and pertinent information to agency staff, leadership and stakeholders. Prepare and present legal opinions, memoranda, correspondence, other legal documents and legal and compliance training programs. Identify legal risks, recommend practical solutions consistent with organizational objectives and applicable legal requirements. Provide legal support and assist departments in complying with contractual, regulatory, and statutory child welfare requirements, and policies applicable to community-based care operations. Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents. Review policies, procedures, and operational practices to identify legal and compliance considerations. Provide legal guidance regarding contract interpretation, performance, and dispute resolution. Assist in managing litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, claims, and other legal disputes involving the organization through communication and coordination with external counsel as directed. Provide legal guidance regarding employment-related issues, workplace policies, personnel actions, investigations, compliance matters, confidentiality requirements, records retention obligations, HIPAA, and other privacy-related matters and respond to public records requests and requests for confidential information. Support Human Resources in addressing legal and regulatory requirements affecting employees and workplace practices. Assist in audit and quality assurance monitoring activities to facilitate the preparation, response and remediation plans that will effectively enable improved service delivery and operational performance. Review legal issues involving information governance and disclosure requirements. SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS: Years of Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience preferred. Experience in child welfare, nonprofit organizations, government contracting, employment law, insurance, regulatory compliance, litigation, or related practice areas preferred. Education/Licenses/Certifications: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of applicable federal and Florida laws and regulations. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively communicate legal concepts to non-legal audiences. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Local Travel: 25% Legal Counsel $89,792 ChildNet 87692 |
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| Company: | ChildNet | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $89,792 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Fort Lauderdale, FL USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 33301 | ||
| Post Date: | 06/29/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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