The Humane League
Remote
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an experienced attorney to advise and support the Legal Department and internal stakeholders on various legal risks and rights, to assume accountability for a number of legal practice areas within the organization, and to support the General Counsel in ensuring the organization’s legal compliance as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in all aspects of its operations.
As the Assistant General Counsel, your position will play an integral role in identifying and minimizing risks to the organization to ensure its continued operation as an effective advocate to improve the lives of farm animals around the world.
We want you because you have a mission and values-centered approach to your life and your work. You are ideal for this position because you have significant experience providing advice and counsel on a variety of legal matters, have stellar legal research skills, and are willing to offer creative solutions in nuanced situations. You possess exceptional analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills, exhibit careful attention to detail, and are able to deftly manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires limited domestic travel equivalent to approximately 0-2 trips per year. We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization.
Application deadline: 12:00pm ET on June 15, 2022.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide expert legal advice to THL’s management and staff, competently handling legal issues that arise during day-to-day operations relating to programmatic work and corporate and business matters.
Provide expert legal advice and support to internal stakeholders and teams, including People Operations, Organizing, Fellowship, Corporate Engagement, Communications, Development, and the Changemaker Circle volunteer program, to include but not be limited to:
Serving as a partner to the People Operations department regarding employment law matters;
Reviewing strategies, tactics, and communications materials related to public awareness and advocacy campaigns, and grassroots mobilization;
Identifying and managing intellectual property and social media issues;
Supporting the Development department in planning fundraising and community building events;
Ensuring legal compliance and best practices for robust volunteer and intern programs; and
Advising on legal issues related to restricted gifts, commercial co-ventures, and fundraising.
Provide expert legal advice and support to THL’s Open Wing Alliance, including best practices in international grantmaking.
Provide expert legal advice and support with regard to data privacy and information security matters, including developing internal policies and trainings; and monitoring and managing data privacy and information security matters, in partnership with IT, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
Engage in proactive strategies in advocacy, including coalitions, legislative advocacy, ballot initiatives, shareholder activism, and impact litigation.
Collaborate with and provide support to the Public Policy Director.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with pro bono counsel, outside counsel, and attorneys in other animal protection organizations.
Manage intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks.
Assist with legal issues related to international entities.
Manage, develop, and mentor paralegals, fellows, and/or more junior attorneys on the Legal Department team according to department need and as directed by the General Counsel.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts for all aspects of the organization.
Conduct research and write memoranda on various legal issues, as necessary and/or requested.
Deliver legal presentations to internal stakeholders and attend leadership meetings as necessary and/or requested.
Support innovative programs and new initiatives to advance our mission.
Serve as a business partner to the organization, particularly with regard to programs, communications, and fundraising events.
Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice law and member in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction.
Minimum of five years of previous experience practicing law in a law firm or corporate legal setting.
A desire to support The Humane League’s mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
Experience practicing employment law, drafting and reviewing a variety of contracts, and performing other transactional work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Solid legal research and analysis skills.
Starting salary $89,800 or salary to commensurate with experience.
Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, optional companion animal discount plans, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!
At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email People Operations (rhw@thehumaneleague.org) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an experienced attorney to advise and support the Legal Department and internal stakeholders on various legal risks and rights, to assume accountability for a number of legal practice areas within the organization, and to support the General Counsel in ensuring the organization’s legal compliance as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in all aspects of its operations.
As the Assistant General Counsel, your position will play an integral role in identifying and minimizing risks to the organization to ensure its continued operation as an effective advocate to improve the lives of farm animals around the world.
We want you because you have a mission and values-centered approach to your life and your work. You are ideal for this position because you have significant experience providing advice and counsel on a variety of legal matters, have stellar legal research skills, and are willing to offer creative solutions in nuanced situations. You possess exceptional analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills, exhibit careful attention to detail, and are able to deftly manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires limited domestic travel equivalent to approximately 0-2 trips per year. We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization.
Application deadline: 12:00pm ET on June 15, 2022.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide expert legal advice to THL’s management and staff, competently handling legal issues that arise during day-to-day operations relating to programmatic work and corporate and business matters.
Provide expert legal advice and support to internal stakeholders and teams, including People Operations, Organizing, Fellowship, Corporate Engagement, Communications, Development, and the Changemaker Circle volunteer program, to include but not be limited to:
Serving as a partner to the People Operations department regarding employment law matters;
Reviewing strategies, tactics, and communications materials related to public awareness and advocacy campaigns, and grassroots mobilization;
Identifying and managing intellectual property and social media issues;
Supporting the Development department in planning fundraising and community building events;
Ensuring legal compliance and best practices for robust volunteer and intern programs; and
Advising on legal issues related to restricted gifts, commercial co-ventures, and fundraising.
Provide expert legal advice and support to THL’s Open Wing Alliance, including best practices in international grantmaking.
Provide expert legal advice and support with regard to data privacy and information security matters, including developing internal policies and trainings; and monitoring and managing data privacy and information security matters, in partnership with IT, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
Engage in proactive strategies in advocacy, including coalitions, legislative advocacy, ballot initiatives, shareholder activism, and impact litigation.
Collaborate with and provide support to the Public Policy Director.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with pro bono counsel, outside counsel, and attorneys in other animal protection organizations.
Manage intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks.
Assist with legal issues related to international entities.
Manage, develop, and mentor paralegals, fellows, and/or more junior attorneys on the Legal Department team according to department need and as directed by the General Counsel.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts for all aspects of the organization.
Conduct research and write memoranda on various legal issues, as necessary and/or requested.
Deliver legal presentations to internal stakeholders and attend leadership meetings as necessary and/or requested.
Support innovative programs and new initiatives to advance our mission.
Serve as a business partner to the organization, particularly with regard to programs, communications, and fundraising events.
Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice law and member in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction.
Minimum of five years of previous experience practicing law in a law firm or corporate legal setting.
A desire to support The Humane League’s mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
Experience practicing employment law, drafting and reviewing a variety of contracts, and performing other transactional work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Solid legal research and analysis skills.
Starting salary $89,800 or salary to commensurate with experience.
Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, optional companion animal discount plans, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!
At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email People Operations (rhw@thehumaneleague.org) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Wolters Kluwer
Chicago, IL
Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory is a leading global provider of intelligent information and electronic solutions in key specialty areas for legal and business compliance professionals, and expert educational resources for law students and professors.
In an increasingly dynamic world, Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory connects legal and business communities with timely, specialized expertise and information-enabled solutions to support customers' success through productivity, accuracy and mobility. Its major product lines include Aspen, CCH, Kluwer Law International, and MediRegs. Its markets include law firms, law schools, corporate counsel, health care organizations and professionals requiring legal and compliance information. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, a unit of Wolters Kluwer, is based in New York City and Riverwoods, IL.
The Sr. Inside Sales Representative for Wolters Kluwer (WK) Legal & Regulatory, US (LRUS) is responsible for collaborating with multiple internal resources to develop and execute sales strategy for an assigned account base of named accounts that consists of Corporations in the U.S. This includes building a solid working relationship with each customer to identify their needs, expand product usage, and execute on sales opportunities to achieve company goals, maximize customer satisfaction and drive profitable sales growth within the assigned national accounts.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leverages extensive industry, product and customer knowledge to optimize strategic sales plans and contribute to the strategies of various internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Product Management) and the company as a whole
Learns and maintains a deep understanding of LRUS products, services, customers, and the industry as a whole
Develops strategic plans to support the achievement of sales goals
Continuously seeks sales opportunities within assigned accounts
Executes and finalizes the sales process to meet revenue targets
Sells strategic targeted products to meet assigned goal
Maximizes revenue for LRUS products and services
Manages time and resources effectively to accomplish sales goals
Participates in organizational activities to meet or exceed company objectives
Maintains performance standards while working remotely
Provides timely and accurate regular and ad hoc reports; actively uses CRM systems to manage sales opportunities and reporting
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing/Sales, or related discipline; OR, if no degree, 5 or more years of inside sales or account management experience.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Juris Doctorate.
Minimum Experience: 3+ years of Inside Sales, Account Management or Paralegal experience with national accounts.
Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications
Excellent phone presence
Motivated to meet and exceed sales and retention targets
Strong interpersonal skills
Customer focus
Closing skills
Experience networking and prospecting
Experience interacting with people at all levels of an organization (including C-level executives)
Demonstrated experience conveying value proposition to clients
Experience creating presentations and complex proposals
Excellent presentation skills including, experience with organization and planning
Experience managing high-level contract negotiations with Senior-level executives
Proven experience meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets
Excellent communication skills including successfully communicating with technical and non-technical audiences
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams)
Proficiency with Salesforce.com or other comparable Customer Relationship Management software application
Data-entry skills
TRAVEL
Occasional travel for company events and trade shows/conferences up to 2-3 annually
Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory is a leading global provider of intelligent information and electronic solutions in key specialty areas for legal and business compliance professionals, and expert educational resources for law students and professors.
In an increasingly dynamic world, Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory connects legal and business communities with timely, specialized expertise and information-enabled solutions to support customers' success through productivity, accuracy and mobility. Its major product lines include Aspen, CCH, Kluwer Law International, and MediRegs. Its markets include law firms, law schools, corporate counsel, health care organizations and professionals requiring legal and compliance information. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, a unit of Wolters Kluwer, is based in New York City and Riverwoods, IL.
The Sr. Inside Sales Representative for Wolters Kluwer (WK) Legal & Regulatory, US (LRUS) is responsible for collaborating with multiple internal resources to develop and execute sales strategy for an assigned account base of named accounts that consists of Corporations in the U.S. This includes building a solid working relationship with each customer to identify their needs, expand product usage, and execute on sales opportunities to achieve company goals, maximize customer satisfaction and drive profitable sales growth within the assigned national accounts.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leverages extensive industry, product and customer knowledge to optimize strategic sales plans and contribute to the strategies of various internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Product Management) and the company as a whole
Learns and maintains a deep understanding of LRUS products, services, customers, and the industry as a whole
Develops strategic plans to support the achievement of sales goals
Continuously seeks sales opportunities within assigned accounts
Executes and finalizes the sales process to meet revenue targets
Sells strategic targeted products to meet assigned goal
Maximizes revenue for LRUS products and services
Manages time and resources effectively to accomplish sales goals
Participates in organizational activities to meet or exceed company objectives
Maintains performance standards while working remotely
Provides timely and accurate regular and ad hoc reports; actively uses CRM systems to manage sales opportunities and reporting
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing/Sales, or related discipline; OR, if no degree, 5 or more years of inside sales or account management experience.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Juris Doctorate.
Minimum Experience: 3+ years of Inside Sales, Account Management or Paralegal experience with national accounts.
Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications
Excellent phone presence
Motivated to meet and exceed sales and retention targets
Strong interpersonal skills
Customer focus
Closing skills
Experience networking and prospecting
Experience interacting with people at all levels of an organization (including C-level executives)
Demonstrated experience conveying value proposition to clients
Experience creating presentations and complex proposals
Excellent presentation skills including, experience with organization and planning
Experience managing high-level contract negotiations with Senior-level executives
Proven experience meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets
Excellent communication skills including successfully communicating with technical and non-technical audiences
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams)
Proficiency with Salesforce.com or other comparable Customer Relationship Management software application
Data-entry skills
TRAVEL
Occasional travel for company events and trade shows/conferences up to 2-3 annually
Clark County
Job Summary
This Judicial Proceeding Specialist Project position is highly responsible for varied legal process work in support of the Specialty Courts system of Clark County. This type of work requires considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes and procedures.
In this position we are seeking a employee who is reliable, accurate and has the ability to multitask. The employee will perform duties independently, with limited supervision and general guidance from the lead worker or manager and after significant experience, they may train others when necessary. There may later be an opportunity to rotate through the Judicial department, but may be assigned to any department at any time as needed.
This position is a limited duration project position expected to work up to a total of 24 months.
(Please see the Benefits & Salary Information section for additional information.)
This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).
This project position and will end on January 1, 2021. Qualifications
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience within a legal or court environment which includes a minimum of one year of experience directly related to the work of the class.
Completion of a post-secondary legal occupation training or education program (e.g., Paralegal certificate of proficiency or Associate’s degree) may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of : Court processing activity, legal practices and procedures, and court operations; policies, procedures and practices applicable to the court; relevant technological applications and resources; modern office practices; business correspondence standards including English, grammar, formatting, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to : Work with minimum supervision while independently coordinating multiple tasks to accomplish workload and meet unexpected demands; make consequential work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, court policies and procedures; follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems; maintain accurate and complete court records; develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, elected officials, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; demonstrate resourcefulness and tact in public contacts; utilize necessary computer applications at an advanced level; handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations; exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances.
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at: https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county Salary Grade: Local 11.505 ($19.45 - $24.84) per hour
Job Summary
This Judicial Proceeding Specialist Project position is highly responsible for varied legal process work in support of the Specialty Courts system of Clark County. This type of work requires considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes and procedures.
In this position we are seeking a employee who is reliable, accurate and has the ability to multitask. The employee will perform duties independently, with limited supervision and general guidance from the lead worker or manager and after significant experience, they may train others when necessary. There may later be an opportunity to rotate through the Judicial department, but may be assigned to any department at any time as needed.
This position is a limited duration project position expected to work up to a total of 24 months.
(Please see the Benefits & Salary Information section for additional information.)
This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).
This project position and will end on January 1, 2021. Qualifications
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience within a legal or court environment which includes a minimum of one year of experience directly related to the work of the class.
Completion of a post-secondary legal occupation training or education program (e.g., Paralegal certificate of proficiency or Associate’s degree) may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of : Court processing activity, legal practices and procedures, and court operations; policies, procedures and practices applicable to the court; relevant technological applications and resources; modern office practices; business correspondence standards including English, grammar, formatting, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to : Work with minimum supervision while independently coordinating multiple tasks to accomplish workload and meet unexpected demands; make consequential work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, court policies and procedures; follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems; maintain accurate and complete court records; develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, elected officials, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; demonstrate resourcefulness and tact in public contacts; utilize necessary computer applications at an advanced level; handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations; exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances.
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at: https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county Salary Grade: Local 11.505 ($19.45 - $24.84) per hour