Provides a full array of legal counsel and advice to AARP on issues around membership, significant contracts, innovative programs and new initiatives, and events. Requires deep understanding of AARP’s core tax-exempt status and related laws and the legal structure of the AARP family, as well as Federal Trade Commission and other rules around consumer protection, communications, and advertising. Key clients for this position are Membership, Procurement, and our 53 state offices, which themselves are a microcosm of the organization requiring advice on a wide variety of legal issues. The incumbent will work with colleagues on matters for other departments as well.
- Advises on membership marketing initiatives and ensures they are in compliance with our legal standards, as well as advising on innovative membership initiatives around engaged lapsers and special renewal and discount offers.
- Works closely with the Procurement team on reviewing and negotiating contracts that fall into the big-dollar and/or high-risk categories previously identified by OGC.
- Serves as a key member of the OGC group supporting the state offices, handling a wide range of requests ranging from MOUs, collaborations, sponsorships, events, and other issues as they arise.
- Provides support for the AARP Events team and the AARP Driver Safety Program.
- Handles other projects as they arise, including some projects from the AARP Innovation team.
- Exhibits AARP values and leadership behaviors at all times.
- Preference for specialized experience in nonprofit law, in contract negotiation, in consumer protection and advertising, and/or in membership rules.
- Must be, or be able to become, a member in good standing with the District of Columbia bar.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to make formal presentations to management, to think on one’s feet and clearly express arguments and ideas in meetings, and to provide engaging, clear, training for staff who may have minimal legal background.
- Highly analytical, able to analyze complex issues and see the crux of the issue through all the swirl around it. Able to hold his/her own ground in the face of pressure.
- Ability to function independently with limited guidance.
- Must function with the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards. Passion for our nonprofit mission a definite positive.
- Ability to handle multiple, high-level complex projects on an ongoing basis, with strong attention to detail.
- Must be customer-oriented, a team player, approachable, responsive, and engaging. Sense of humor a plus!
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.