Reporting Relationship: This position will report to the VP of Finance
Purpose: The Legal & Compliance Manager will lead & execute all aspects of legal (partner agreements & contracts), leasing, vendor & contract management, and corporate insurance. The Legal & Compliance Manager will also lead international finance compliance and handle all state and local registrations and filings.
Responsibilities
The position responsibilities will include, but is not limited, to the following:
- Oversee and manage all ministry partner agreements including accountability reporting.
- Oversee and facilitate the grant-making process through collaboration with ministry teams to draft and finalize grant agreements with long-term and project partners.
- Assist with onboarding independent contractors through negotiation and finalization of contractor agreements.
- Develop and maintain vendor agreement processes, including contract review as needed.
- Advise internal teams on applicable legal obligations and risk management.
- Ensure use of proper releases, waivers, and other agreements in relation to internal and external ministry efforts.
- Review and manage all lease arrangements for TTF and related entities.
- Oversee corporate insurance and risk management processes for TTF and related entities including annual renewals, necessary policy updates, and special event coverage.
- Execute all federal, state, and local registrations and filings including sales tax, charitable solicitation, and annual reports.
- Act as support to VP of Finance in preparation for board meetings.
- Primary liaison between TTF and outside legal counsel.
- Lead and manage TTF intellectual property strategy.
- Lead due diligence and research for international expansion efforts.
- Complete necessary topical legal research for TTF and related entities.
- Monitor relevant areas of law for changes that may impact TTF including corporate, nonprofit, and employment law.
- Ensure compliance with applicable international laws, as well as finance and tax regulations.
- Always seek opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency of all Legal & Compliance related processes.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
- Ability to research various topics and provide appropriate guidance.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business, law, or finance; preference for JD or MBA
- 5+ years working within finance or contract law
- Preferable experience with international finance and law
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate in non-legal and financial jargon
- Experience reviewing, understanding, and explaining contracts and complex documents (i.e. insurance policies)
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential documents and information
- Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and prioritize, while multitasking and working under pressure
- Dependable with a servant nature
- Experience with LexisNexis a plus
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