Description:
Goodwill TalentBridge, a full service staffing and recruitment firm, is part of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, the largest of the 165 Goodwill territories in North America. With more than 90 years of experience in Workforce Development and job training, Goodwill is helping thousands of people find work in the communities we serve, including 13 counties in Wisconsin and 10 counties in Illinois.
Are you passionate towards supporting General Counsel and providing legal advice to a community of professionals? Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity with a mission driven environment? Do you hold your Juris Doctorate within the State of Illinois?
NOW HIRING! Goodwill TalentBridge has partnered with an association in the Chicagoland area, near O’Hare, who is actively seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join their team. In this role, you will support the General Counsel and serve as the primary staff support for the Commission on Professional Conduct while providing legal advice to various departments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing legal review for in-house matters to various departments (HR, Marketing and Communications, Meetings & Exhibits, and Continuing Education)
- Providing support and advising on human resources matters including adherence to applicable labor laws, reviewing and updating employment policies and handbooks, legal issues related to hiring, terminations, employee classifications, and benefits
- Delivering legal guidance on workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, internal complaints, grievances, and employee relations
- Serving as the primary support staff to the Commission on Professional Conduct
- Monitoring state board disciplinary actions
- Preparation of quarterly meeting materials, minutes and board reports, and preparing action items from meeting decisions
- Reviewing legal contracts
- Assisting General Counsel with issues from dental and medical boards, legislative and regulatory positions, organizational and governance policies, and other areas of the dental profession
- Assisting General Counsel with issues relevant to the specialty, including scope of practice, licensing, and communicating with the public
- Supporting legal aspects of the organization’s advocacy efforts
- Providing comprehensive legal support for corporate governance
- Risk management
- Assisting with intellectual property matters, trademark searches, USPTO registrations, copyright protection, and cease and desist letters
- Drafting and maintaining documentation
- Providing proactive legal education and compliance updates through staff training and continuous monitoring of legal trends impacting the organization
Requirements:
Level of Experience Required
- Juris Doctorate with Illinois licensure
- 2+ years of relevant legal experience within a nonprofit, association, or corporate environment
- Knowledge of nonprofit/association law, corporate governance, contracts, employment law, and risk management
- Ability to balance legal risk with organizational needs while working independently and cross-functionally amongst teams
- Proficiency with legal software and systems
Why Join Us?
Along with a hybrid work environment (3 days in office 2 days remote) our client offers an excellent benefit package including but not limited to major medical, dental, vision, retirement/pension, and a great PTO plan. Don't forget the competitive compensation of $100,000 - $110,000 per year.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting the association and General Counsel with in-house legal matters. If you thrive in a mission driven environment and are motivated to contribute and support leadership with legal matters, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to join an organization who is dedicated to its members!
Equal Opportunity Employer
