Director of Legal and Compliance

Who We Are :

SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality benefits and programs.

We partner with workers, employers and industry stakeholders to collectively solve workforce problems through innovation, creativity and an evidence-based approach.

Together, we deliver high-quality benefits and services to support a growing caregiver workforce.

We are a nonprofit passionate about revolutionizing the future of in-home care, and are looking for others to join our smart, collaborative and kind team.

The Details :

Location : Hybrid work Headquartered in Downtown Seattle

Work Schedule : Our typical business hours are 8 : 30-5 : 00 PST Monday-Friday.

Travel Requirements : Up to 10%

Category : Full-Time, FLSA Exempt, Regular, Non-Union

Physical Requirements : Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of the day.

About the Position : Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Director of Legal and Compliance will be responsible for contract matters and training.

The Director of Legal and Compliance will also represent the Benefits Group in other areas of the law including governance and legal / regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

The Director of Legal and Compliance will work cooperatively with other members of the legal team to provide high quality and timely legal services to the Benefits Group clients.

Candidates must have J.D. degree from an accredited law school and be a member of the Washington State Bar in good standing.

Experience working as in-house counsel for a nonprofit organization is preferred; comparable in-house corporate and / or law firm experience will be considered.

Candidates must also have excellent legal, verbal and written communication skills and maintain approachability as an advisor.

In addition, the position will be responsible for keeping the general policies and procedures of the organization up to date with the law and best practice.

You Will :

• Be responsible for assisting and counseling staff in the process of evaluating, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, documents and legal instruments;
• Assist in resolving both routine and complex legal issues or questions;
• Help develop and oversee policies and procedures to assure the organization complies with a broad range of Federal and State laws and regulations;
• Plan, manage and execute compliance matters;
• Collaborate with other departments and affiliated legal entities to direct compliance issues to appropriate and existing channels for investigation and resolution;
• Thought partner on innovations around the Benefits Group contracting process;
• Conduct legal or other research, develop and write memoranda;
• Advise and update the Chief Legal Officer on guidance and trainings needed for staff;
• Work across departments and affiliated legal entities to develop user-friendly policies, guidance and templates as requested by the Chief Legal Officer;
• Review new and existing statutes and regulations that may affect the organization;
• Occasionally, assist in legislative and policy development;
• Coordinate and manage litigation and assist in the preparation of responses to inquiries from governmental entities and external parties;
• Provide and help prepare and coordinate relevant training for staff;
• Succinctly and competently provide effective solution-based legal advice taking into consideration legal risk and business objectives;
• Perform other duties and special projects as may be assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.

You Will Need to Have :

Required Leadership Competencies

Managing with Vision and Purpose :

Connect their work and the work of teams they lead to the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Advancing Diversity :

Supports equitable and fair treatment and opportunity for all.

Courage :

Is not afraid to take action when necessary, accepts critical feedback that is shared with the team without being defensive and incorporates feedback into their work.

Strategic Agility :

Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequence and trends accurately.

Decision Quality :

Makes good decisions in the appropriate amount of time based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.

Building Effective Teams :

Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their teams, while creating a collaborative environment.

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and be a member of the Washington State Bar in good standing;
• 5-8+ years of experience legal experience;
• 3-5+ years experience working as an organizations legal counsel;
• Ability to work on broad cross section of issues and subjects and balance multiple projects at once;
• Positive attitude and demonstrate a spirit of cooperation, competence, initiative, respect and a team-oriented ethic;
• Ability to exhibit resourcefulness, self-confidence and sound decision-making with a solutions-driven mindset;
• A broad business perspective and thorough understanding of the impact legal recommendations will have on achieving the Organization’s goals;
• Ability to gain the confidence of the team and staff;
• Ability to work independently and proactively identify and prioritize needs;
• Ability to show discretion and protect confidential information;
• A solid work ethic and a high degree of professionalism and integrity;
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, resilient; assume risk with responsibility;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population, to cultivate an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment and to treat all people equitably in a culturally competent manner.

It Will Be Great if You Have :

• Experience working as in-house counsel for a nonprofit organization
• Knowledge of contracts and business law, compliance, privacy, data protection, ERISA, and non-profit law and governance.

Salary Range :

$117,172 to $159,694.46

Benefits :

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision;
• 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 10 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days and 1 week Winter Break;
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) options;
• Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends.

Statement of Affirmative Action

SEIU 775 Benefits Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.