Corporate Counsel

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job. If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you. When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference.

We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose. At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Corporate Counsel assists the Assistant General Counsel in protecting the organization’s legal interests within the scope established by law. This position ensures the organization operates within the framework of all applicable laws and provides the legal services required by the organization.

Assist the Legal Operations department in driving modernization across the legal function, including optimizing legal technology solutions, contracting workflows, templates, playbooks, and automation tools to increase efficiency and agility.

Negotiate, draft, administer, and ensure legal compliance for a broad variety of commercial contracts, licensing agreements, leases, and other legal instruments memorializing the diverse activities of a dynamic nonprofit organization.

Provide legal advice and counsel on contracting, compliance, intellectual property, and other nonprofit legal practice areas, including, but not limited to, trademarks and licensing, copyright, contract review and negotiation, privacy, real estate, transactional matters, gifts and development, and related compliance and contracting matters.

Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, business-ready guidance to support practical and compliant decision-making.

Advise on regulatory issues and governance related to data privacy, data security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, technology governance, and associated compliance matters.

Plan, conduct, and supervise the completion of complex legal assignments under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel.

Develop and maintain deep legal expertise to provide high-quality legal counsel.

Draft organizational policies, procedures, and related documents.

Proactively identify legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide counsel regarding those risks and strategies.

Research, analyze, and prepare legal memoranda regarding legal questions as they arise.

Under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel, respond in a timely manner to ad hoc inquiries regarding potential legal issues, including the identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks to formulate appropriate legal solutions.

Assist with the preparation, drafting, and presentation of legal training and education.

Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.

Other related duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated understanding of transactional law, including contracts, waivers, insurance, and intellectual property.
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