The In-House Counsel will provide strategy, consultation, and support to the leadership team on a comprehensive range of services, contracts and liability involved in carrying out the mission of the ACC.

Duties and Responsibilities

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  Advising ACC team members on new laws, existing laws and legal rights that would impact functionality of the business.
• Overseeing the legal matters of the business as a whole, including acting as the business legal representative.
• Maintaining knowledge of the company's legal documents and operations.
• Crafting and reviewing legal strategy in response to any litigation.
• Keeping a record of all legal documents, contracts and proceedings for the company.
• Facilitating filings of licensing forms and other statutory requirements.
• Drafts, reviews, and approves policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents.
• Reviews and negotiations contracts, leases, and other legal documents; researches legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary.
• Represents or oversees the representation of ACC in judicial and administrative proceedings, and negotiations.
• Provides training to ACC team members on various legal issues through seminars and meetings.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• Three plus (3+) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Member of Michigan State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state
• Non-profit or Foundation experience Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact on all facets of employment policies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
• Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.
• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.

Perks & Benefits:

• Guaranteed full-time pay – competitive salaries
• Full medical, dental, vision health benefits with low costs and deductibles
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (20 days a year)
• 14.5 paid holidays (Paid Day off for your Birthday!)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Bonus opportunities - employee referral