General Counsel

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General Counsel

The candidate will develop and lead legal strategy to promote and protect the firm. Develop and lead internal audit and corporate compliance programs. Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish the firm goals, strategies, and priorities. Maintain proper organizational interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, and legislatures. Advise the Executive Director and Board of Directors on a variety of issues. Participate in the formulation of general management policy as a member of the executive management team. Provide review of legal documents as needed. Assist or participate in major legal actions. Assist with skills development for all supervised staff. Provide representation at meetings, boards, committees, or agencies as assigned. Provide employee training on matters of law, as needed. Assist with hiring and scheduling of staff. Other duties as assigned. Juris doctor (JD) and an applicable state license to practice law is required. Should have 10-15 years’ relevant work experience with proven leadership experience as General Counsel. Season experience and understanding of political environments, process, protocols, and relationships. Possess expertise or experience in most if not all areas of Indian law including Federal Indian law, Indian Health Service, Indian Child Welfare Act, environment and natural resources, minerals and land management, criminal law/law enforcement, housing, public relations, self-governance, probation services, community service project, NAGPRA, taxation, HIPAA compliance, defense of subpoenas, compact negotiations, and intellectual property is required. Must be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia.

Company info

National Congress of American Indians
1516 P Street NW
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20036
Website : http://www.ncai.org