Location: New York, NY
Company: Doctors Without Borders Médecins Sans Frontières
journalists to go to emergency situations and to treat patients with dignity while bearing witness independently of geopolitical boundaries. MSF is now a global movement of more than 25 MSF organizations, working in over 70 countries. We cooperate as an international, independent, medical humanitarian association that offers medical assistance to populations in distress, victims of natural or manmade disasters, and civilian victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, age, gender/interaction, national or ethnic origin, color, disability, interactionual orientation, genetic information, or political affiliation and provides assistance to the population
in distress and intervenes worldwide.
MSF staff also “bear witness” by speaking out about our work and what is experienced on the ground, not only to draw the world’s attention to crises, but to stand in solidarity with our patients and colleagues who are experiencing these emergencies firsthand.
We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission. About the Project: MSF-USA seeks a highly skilled and motivated Associate Counsel to join the General Counsel in support of our mission-driven work. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate Counsel will play a vital role in providing legal counsel, guidance,
and coordination in connection with MSF USA’s general legal and regulatory compliance needs, with a focus on data privacy and protection practices, complex contracts, and applicable regulatory issues (including emerging employment practices) that impact the organization's operations, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
This individual will collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external partners to legal compliance and mitigate potential risks. This position will be based at our headquarters in New York City, and may require occasional travel between the offices. The role will report to a New York City-based General Counsel.
Role Specific Accountabilities: Daily Activities & Responsibilities: This is a generalist role, and specific responsibilities may shift based on the candidate’s experience and will include: Review, advise, and negotiate complex vendor and partner contracts, including support to the Procurement team and building an MSF USA contract management process Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, advising on risks and practices regarding data privacy and protection to support MSF USA in its work as part of the global MSF movement Provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters related to nonprofit law, contracts, governance, employment law, intellectual property, compliance, and risk management Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards and guide the organization's departments and programs Conduct legal research and stay informed about emerging legal and regulatory issues that may impact the organization and proactively recommend appropriate action or strategies Support the General Counsel and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and promote best practices Other legal matters as needed.
Who You Are: Demonstrated experience advising on and administering corporate legal matters Ability to work independently and to research solutions on a broad array of legal questions and make sound, thoughtful recommendations on actions and policies Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in relationships and exercise sound judgment Experience working on global data protection and privacy matters Experience drafting and negotiating contracts Experience monitoring and advising stakeholders regarding regulatory matters Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to a non-legal audience Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Demonstrable understanding of MSF-USA’s mission and goals Familiarity with state and federal nonprofit regulations a plus Background Preferred: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in New York Minimum of 5 years of related, relevant legal experience, including some experience in nonprofit or regulatory compliance setting or advising same Candidates with at least two years of experience in a generalist or contract-focused role in a corporate or non-profit legal department are strongly preferred What You'll Experience: No matter what your role with MSF- USA, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities around the world.
MSF-USA prides itself on being a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work in a welcoming and hybrid workplace. We are committed to cultivating a community and working in a manner defined by collaboration, equity, inclusivity, independence, and integrity.
MSF- USA's most significant value is found in our people. What Do We Offer: Ample opportunities to learn and grow, from generous professional development allowance to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts Premiere benefits and rewards are designed for well-being and a healthy work-life balance. This includes generous time off, employer-paid health insurance, transit benefits, a retirement savings plan, progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and more A commitment to creating a culture of belonging supported by our DEI council comprised of colleagues and association members of various levels and positions throughout MSF – USA and the MSF Global Movement—that help foster a culture of inclusivity for our diverse workforce.
They encourage and engage in conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges and host events to improve inclusive work practices and appreciation for one another Hybrid Work Environment- September- June: 2 days required in office currently, Tuesdays and Wednesdays across 3 locations (NYC, Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA); July & August fully remote Please note that this position can be filled by NYC candidates only.
If this sounds like the position you have been looking for, please submit a CV and cover letter that outlines why you would make a terrific fit for this role. We look forward to learning more about you. We do not accept phone calls or emails during the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Deadline: Wed, January 3rd at 11:59pm EST Your Safety Matters: Vaccination and booster against COVID-19 are required at MSF - USA. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: MSF-USA is committed to building a diverse, unbiased, and inclusive workforce.
MSF-USA is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in the Humanitarian Aid sector are encouraged to apply.
If you have a disability of some kind and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position, please get in touch with Human Resources by emailing us at: able accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Type HQ Pay Class & Contract Type Regular FT Salaried Exempt Compensation Starting salary $142,200.24 to $151,500.18 (commensurate with experience) Working Time (Hours Per Week) 35
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