Job Description

Our non-profit client, in partnership with a non-profit organization near Downtown San Diego , seeks a talented Legal Counsel on a contract basis. The hired Legal Counsel will be assisting the CFO and other high-level professionals in a legal capacity.

Position – Legal Counsel

Location – near Downtown San Diego

Job Status (DH/T2H/T) – Temp/Contract. There is a possibility of Temp to Hire for this role.

Job Site Status (Onsite/Hybrid/Remote) – Onsite/Hybrid. The hired Legal Counsel will work onsite for the first 2 months of the assignment, and then work a hybrid schedule.

Pay Range – Estimated hourly rate of $54-$65/hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL

Labor & Employment

• Advise management on federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour issues, FMLA, ADA, and anti-harassment policies.
• Draft, review, and revise employee handbooks and human resources policies.
• Manage employment agreements, independent contractor classifications, and assist with disciplinary actions, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Oversee or manage employment-related disputes and potential litigation, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.

Real Estate

• Provide legal support for all property transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and facilities use agreements.
• Draft and negotiate real estate agreements and address complex leasing issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local real estate and land use laws, including ADA compliance.

Corporate Transactions & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all federal and state non-profit regulations, including charitable solicitation laws and tax-exemption requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and grant agreements.
• Advise the Board of Directors and upper management on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and best practices.
• Support the organization on strategic initiatives, such as potential mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other transformative transactions.
• Manage the organization's intellectual property portfolio (trademarks, copyrights) and various insurance policies.

Risk Management

• Proactively identify legal risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect the organization’s assets and reputation.

Miscellaneous

• Accept all miscellaneous tasks as given by upper management.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL

Required

• Minimum of 4+ years of corporate transactional experience , including:
• Labor and Employment Law (California-specific experience required).
• Real Estate transactions and contract review.
• Corporate Transactions and Contract Drafting.
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Prior in-house or national law firm experience.
• Experience dealing with or working in non-profit institutions ( advocacy groups, charitable organizations, performing arts, unions , etc.)

Preferred

• Prior Work Experience at an AmLaw 200-type law firm.

SKILLS OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL

Required

Technical

• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and review skills.
• In-depth knowledge of California labor and employment law.
• Solid understanding of real estate transactions and related documentation.

Interpersonal

• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to a mission-driven, diverse, and dynamic nonprofit environment.

If you are interested in this role, then submit your resume in MS Word format via the ad or to mark@cvrstaffing.com. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.

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