Associate Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Offer legal counsel to ASCO and its affiliated entities

• Assist senior attorneys with daily legal matters related to ongoing programs

• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate contractual agreements

• Perform legal research as needed

• Provide advice on compliance and human resources issues

• Act as the lead attorney for HR-related transactions and regulatory concerns

• Review vendor agreements and update the employee handbook

• Advise on employee benefits and 401(k) plans

• Facilitate business and contract negotiations across ASCO departments and initiatives

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide legal advice on programs and strategic projects

• Draft, assess, and negotiate contracts for ASCO programs, including those for international expansion

• Negotiate agreements related to content licensing, ASCO Advantage, Best of ASCO, ASCO Direct, and hotel/meeting contracts

• Create memorandums summarizing legal analyses and present findings to internal clients and departmental leadership

• Maintain strong client relationships with specific departments and personnel

⛳️ Requirements

• JD and active Bar membership in good standing

• 3 – 5 years of experience providing legal advice on Human Resources, employment, and employee benefits

• Prior experience in transactional, corporate, or similar business legal fields

• Capability to review and interpret legal and contractual obligations

• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation

• Strong analytical, drafting, and research abilities

• Excellent analytical and research skills

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey and understand information

• High attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to prioritize and multitask under changing deadlines

• Capacity to manage a diverse and high-volume legal practice

• Unwavering integrity and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Customer-oriented approach to the legal profession

• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building

• Ability to remain seated or standing at a desk for extended periods

• Frequent use of computers and other office technology

• Travel requirements: 1-5 days per year

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• 401(k) with generous employer contributions

• Health and wellness benefits

• Family formation benefits

• Educational support program

• Generous leave options

• Hybrid work environment

• Open leave policy

• Paid family leave

• 13 paid holidays each calendar year

• Staff appreciation days

• 401(k) with 7.5% employer contribution

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Employee assistance program

• Fertility and family formation support

• Healthcare concierge services

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health savings account

• Disability and life insurance