Provides pro-bono legal support for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, including drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, grant proposals, releases, and RFPs. Interprets laws and regulations, develops compliance policies, assesses legal risks, advises on communications, collaborates with stakeholders, and coordinates with outside counsel. Requires approximately 3–4 volunteer hours weekly for a six-month commitment.
About JerseySTEM
All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.
Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.
OverviewThis is a pro-bono volunteer position.
The General Counsel supports the Head of Legal in 501c3 non-profit legal matters.
Responsibilities- Draft and/or review a range of transactional documents (including but not limited to memoranda of understanding, letters of intent, grant proposals, release forms, insurance, rental agreements, other commercial agreements, volunteer agreements, RFPs).
- Implement policies relating to education and enforcement of compliance with state/federal regulations leveraging industry standards.
- Ensure that all internal and external facing communications are robust from a legal perspective.
- Collaborate with organizational clients, stakeholders and business partners to establish a consistent process.
- Analyze and interpret laws, statutes and regulations, and identify areas of compliance, as well as potential vulnerability and risk; partner with the appropriate business unit(s) and/or operations in order to develop and implement appropriate action plans.
- Work with outside pro bono counsel.as needed
- Juris Doctorate
- 3-5 years of experience in a general legal support role in contract administration, or other related background within contract management.
- Strong communication (oral/written) skills and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoy collaborating across the organization
- Organized and self-motivated.
- Available 3-4 hours / week, 6 month commitment
This is a pro-bono volunteer position.
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