Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Entry-level / graduate

English

Hard Skills

Contract Management Legal Research Regulatory Compliance Contract Management Legal Risk Proposal Development Legal Support Commercial Transaction Insurance Reviews Policy Enforcement +8 more

Other Skills

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Non-Verbal Communication
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Teamwork
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Social Skills
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Self-Motivation

Roles & Responsibilities

Juris Doctorate (JD)
3-5 years of experience in a general legal support role in contract administration or contract management
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across the organization
Organized, self-motivated, with availability to commit 3-4 hours per week for six months in a pro-bono role

Requirements:

Draft and/or review transactional documents (e.g., MOUs, LOIs, grant proposals, release forms, insurance, rental agreements, and other commercial/volunteer agreements)
Implement policies related to education and enforce compliance with state and federal regulations using industry standards
Ensure internal and external communications are robust from a legal perspective
Collaborate with organizational clients, stakeholders and business partners to establish consistent processes and identify compliance risks, coordinating with appropriate units and outside pro bono counsel as needed

JerseySTEM

Education

About JerseySTEM

JerseySTEM is a network of parents, professionals, students and educators whose goal is to promote excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. We are dedicated to partnering with local schools and other organizations to create and enhance STEM-oriented educational opportunities as part of students' paths towards college and career readiness, and to develop effective STEM programs and initiatives that engage students and educators. JerseySTEM is also committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM education and sharing STEM-related opportunities with underprivileged students and communities.

Company type: Startup

Industry: Education

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

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.

Overview:

This 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

Qualifications:

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.