Executive Vice President & General Counsel

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YMCA of the USA
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time

The Executive Vice President & General Counsel provides guidance and ensures legal compliance with respect to governance functions of YMCA of the USA, works closely with Executive Branch team, CEO, CFO, Board Members and other volunteers, and maintains corporate documents and records.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Work with Chief Executive Officer to develop long-range plans to ensure the compliance of the organization with established governance and statutory standards
  • Assist with highly complex and sensitive issues relating to national partnerships, philanthropic endeavors, human resources and other business management matters
  • Oversee the evaluation of contracts and respond to calls from consultants and member associations.
  • Monitor and protect intellectual property of YMCA of the USA.
  • Form relationships with network of not-for-profit executives to position YMCA of the USA and promote services to member associations.
  • Work with Government Relations & Policy, Certification & Membership Standards, and consulting groups to strengthen member associations.
  • Create and promote a positive and supportive, inclusive work environment.
  • Support the CEO and Board of Directors with respect to effective board governance.
  • Supervise and develop a team of attorneys and paralegals.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Juris doctorate required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Illinois licensure required.
  • Minimum 7 years of demonstrated senior level legal experience preferred.
  • Minimum 12-15 years legal experience desired, with strong background in not-for-profit law, governance and tax law.
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory experience preferably in a legal environment.
  • Solid background in intellectual property law.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills essential.
  • Presentation skills and ability to represent the YMCA in a public forum are required.
  • Commitment to character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $275,000.00 - $310,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=20222&...

Job Function: 
Executive & Senior Management
Legal Services

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 14 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit