Legal Affairs Associate
Posted on: May 23, 2013Posted by: Room to Read
DESCRIPTION
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.
We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read's worldwide team has impacted over 7.8 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 874 new children's book titles in 27 local languages, and reaching over 20,000 girls through our Girls' Education program.
Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 600. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, commuter benefits, and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.
HOW TO APPLY
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.
We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read's worldwide team has impacted over 7.8 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 874 new children's book titles in 27 local languages, and reaching over 20,000 girls through our Girls' Education program.
Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 600. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Legal Affairs Associate is part of the Legal, Finance and Accounting team and has significant opportunities to work across all Global Office departments and with other Room to Read entities. Working closely with the Legal Counsel, global colleagues and pro bono attorneys, the Associate will manage regulatory and corporate governance compliance, provide research on and coordination of establishing operations in new countries, and support the registration and protection of the organization's intellectual property. Additionally, s/he will ensure compliance with the organization's governing structures (US and international), help develop and implement global policies, address potential legal issues and risks and develop global legal processes, procedures and trainings to support global mission. The Associate will report directly to the Legal Counsel and work out of the Room to Read headquarters office in San Francisco.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Legal Counsel to ensure that Room to Read is in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices to maintain its charitable status in all states and countries in which we work; maintain global compliance calendar.
- Serve as corporate secretary for Room to Read's foreign entities; coordinate board meeting dates, logistics and agendas; draft and maintain corporate minute books.
- Work with Legal Counsel to prepare all documentation required for incorporation of new entities.
- Research and draft memoranda on various legal issues related to fundraising, intellectual property, new country operations, corporate governance, human resources, privacy, data protection, ongoing operations, and strategic initiatives.
- Monitor trademark filings and work with Legal Counsel to address any infringement issues
- Support compliance with existing policies and recommend additional policies.
- A Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal
- Experience with compliance and corporate governance
- High detail-orientation
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Demonstrable legal analytical skills and general business acumen
- Sound legal judgment
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
- Occasional flexibility in working hours to accommodate Room to Read's international office locations
- Nonprofit and international experience
- Experience with or knowledge of business and financial issues
- Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be an innovative and creative thinker
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
- Work well independently as well as part of a team
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, commuter benefits, and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter with salary expectations and resume by email, with "Legal Affairs Associate-ID" in the subject line (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high applicant volume you may not receive a response from Room to Read.
Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.
Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.
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