How many people can answer the question, \"What do you do for a living?\" with the answer, \"I help find cures for cancer.\" At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, \"job.\"

Summary:  Full-time in-house legal position required to provide support to the Legal Department. This position will primarily focus on contract drafting, review, and negotiation for all functional areas of the organization with a focus on Data Privacy, Marketing, Public Policy, Advancement, Events, Campaigns, and Patient Services. Other projects include oversight of intellectual property matters, some litigation, drafting and providing feedback on organizational policies from a legal and risk management perspective.   

As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year,  and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s People Organization Generalist.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:   

Contract review and drafting in a variety of areas as described above. Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems within the organization and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk. Support initiatives of Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel as assigned. Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote Organizational initiatives. Perform other related duties as assigned.   

Key Competencies:  

Mature judgment, excellent analytical, communication, and legal research and writing skills.  Proactive business partner. Self-motivated and attention to detail. 

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Education & Experience Requirements:   

Juris doctor (JD) (New York State admission preferred)  3-8 years of experience working at a law firm or another corporate legal department (in-house legal department experience preferred). 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations Average salary range is $95,200 - $136,965 , open to further discussion based on geography.Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.