- Serve as a point of contact for the Legal Department for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Draft, review and negotiate a high volume of contracts and amendments, covering a broad array of areas, including, MoUs/partnership agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, SaaS and other technology-related agreements, vendor/supplier agreements and sponsorship and other revenue generating agreements.
- Advise, and partner and collaborate with, cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Business Development, Educational and Certification Programs, Information Technology, Finance/Accounting, Member Services, Human Resources and GARP Benchmarking Initiative (GBI), to support business initiatives.
- Stay up to date on the organization's global trademark activity and work with outside counsel to manage any trademark or copyright matters.
- Conduct legal research on various matters and provide clear, commercial and practical guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Help oversee GARP's privacy framework to ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations.
- Help maintain and manage legal templates and processes and assist with managing relationships with outside counsel.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal and local laws and regulations applicable to the organization by staying up to date with legal and regulatory changes.
- Draft and advise on company and corporate policies across departments within the organization.
- Strong contract review and drafting experience.
- High level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Strong communicator and ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders, team members and across functional roles, including the ability to summarize legal issues clearly, practically and effectively.
- Exceptional research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal and business issues.
- Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- A creative thinker and self-starter with the ability to work independently against tight deadlines.
- Excellent judgment and ability to exercise agility, adaptability and practicality in providing legal advice.
- Committed to high integrity, ethics and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and the English language is essential.
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- Admission to New Jersey state bar or ability to use admission to another U.S. state bar to register as in-house counsel in New Jersey.
- Prior experience working in an in-house role is a plus but not required.
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In-House Attorney - Jersey City, United States - Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
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Description
The Company:
The Global Association of Risk Professionals is a non-partisan, not-for-profit membership organization focused on elevating the practice of risk management. GARP offers the leading global certification for risk managers in the Financial Risk Manager (FRM), as well as the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate and ongoing educational opportunities through Continuing Professional Development. Through the GARP Benchmarking Initiative and GARP Risk Institute, GARP sponsors research in risk management and promotes collaboration among practitioners, academics, and regulators.
Founded in 1996 and governed by a Board of Trustees, GARP is headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., with offices in London and Hong Kong.
For more information, visit or follow GARP on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Position Overview
GARP is seeking a full-time attorney to join its Legal Department and work at the organization's headquarters. The person will be required to interact with all the business teams within the organization and with external stakeholders. The person will be expected to handle contract review and drafting and negotiation in a variety of areas. The person will also advise on a range of legal subject areas, including general corporate and commercial, IP and data privacy (working with outside counsel as needed). The person will advise on legal matters, analyze legal issues, negotiate legal and commercial issues and problem solve using sound judgment and expertise.
The role will report to the organization's General Counsel and work closely with the organization's Legal Counsel.
Responsibilities
Skills Required
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Working at GARP:
GARP offers competitive benefits and compensation. We will only reply to candidates suitable for the role. Please send resumes to
Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
EEO Policy:
GARP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
