Associate General Counsel

About the role

Under the direction of the General Counsel, provides legal advice and assistance for the corporate organization (National Academy of Sciences, which includes the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Medicine, and the National Research Council) on a range of legal issues and policy matters. Handles a variety of routine to complex legal projects. Leads or provides legal research to support the National Academies' internal and/or external activities and interests. Drafts and reviews legal documents. Provides legal interpretation to National Academies' management and staff in connection with National Academies' legal and related business issues. Requiring in-depth legal knowledge, incumbent performs work intellectual and analytical in nature, handling complex legal matters that impact the objectives and operating functions of the organization. Serves as an expert resource to staff on legal issues. Collaborates and works closely with the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel. Responsible for mentoring and coaching paralegal staff and assisting with problem resolution. Job Description: