Legal Affairs Specialist

Salary range: $62,000 - $75,000
If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area.

Primary purpose:
Supports SCCM’s legal, compliance, and governance functions. Assists with contract review, policy development, regulatory compliance, risk management, board governance workflows, and general legal operations.

Responsibilities I. Legal Support and Contract Management

• Supports contract lifecycle management, including intake, review, redlining, tracking, and archiving. Maintains and improves the contract lifecycle process, including templates, version control, approval workflows, and contract repository management.
• Reviews standard agreements and brings potential issues forward for general counsel review.
• Serves as secondary legal point of contact to maintain continuity of contracts, compliance, and regulatory deadlines.
• Maintains updated legal process documentation and contract lifecycle procedures to ensure seamless coverage.
• Supports copyright, permissions, licensing issues, and intellectual property inquiries related to publications, research, and educational content.
• Supports trademark applications, renewals, and usage guidelines.

II. Disclosure Processes

• Supports the Society’s disclosure processes.
• Reviews disclosures for completeness, identifies legal or ethical concerns, and escalates issues as appropriate.

III. Board Support

• Assists with board materials, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and policy updates.
• Maintains bylaws and Council policies.
• Supports the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, ensuring regulatory compliance and the development of a diverse volunteer workforce.

IV. Document and Records Management

• Maintains legal records, filings, and contract archives in accordance with the organizational document retention policy.
• Ensures proper archiving of legal documents, board materials, and corporate filings.

V. Other Duties as Assigned to Carry out the Mission and Vision of SCCM Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, public administration, or related field preferred
• Experience in a legal, compliance, contract management, or governance-related role, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Exceptional organizational, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and document management systems
• Strong attention to detail, excellent judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why SCCM?

Flexible Work Options:
With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor.

Generous Paid Time Off:
Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
Paid Parental Leave:
Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
Matching 401(K):
We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
Educational Assistance:
Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.

SCCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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