Location: Durham,NC, USA
RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Our staff of nearly 6,000 people in more than 80 countries work to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners each year. Our research addresses current and emerging challenges of societal impact.
The Counsel, International Legal Affairs, position reports to a Sr. Counsel, within the Office of Corporate Counsel. This attorneys responsibilities include advising internal clients on legal matters for projects in approximately seventy-five countries, including international employment matters, international litigation and compliance, and international data protection matters, among others. This attorneys responsibilities also include providing advice and counsel on internal ethics-related investigations from time to time, working with clients and partners to prevent or resolve conflicts, collaborating with U.S. and foreign governmental agencies, and negotiating contracts.
INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Works directly with the other members of the Office of Corporate Counsel. Works closely with RTIs International Development Group, Human Resources, the Ethics Office, and other Business Groups.
Responsibilities:Provide advice and counsel regarding international employment and workplace issues.
Management of local counsel throughout the world.
Provide advice and counsel to RTIs Ethics Office.
Provide legal advice regarding international internal investigations.
Assist business and operations groups on international business registrations.
Provide advice and counsel on International trade and compliance issues, including FCPA and export control.
Research and analyze various legal issues and render opinions to management.
Review and draft organizational policies/procedures and provide counsel on application of these policies/procedures.
Training international staff on ethics and legal issues
Draft legal agreements and other documents
Assist other members of the Office of Corporate Counsel with other corporate legal matters as needed.
International travel required
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent law degree required.
Minimum of 5 years post-JD work experience as an attorney required.
Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state or federal jurisdiction.
Must be able to efficiently prioritize competing demands from many internal stakeholders.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills required.
Effective client-counseling skills, plus strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Willingness to live in, or relocate to, the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina area preferred.
Experience as external counsel (i.e. large law firm experience), as in-house counsel for an organization engaged in international development work, or as legal counsel for a US government agency engaged in international development work preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel preferred.
Proficiency with e-discovery and litigation is a plus.
Ability to communicate proficiently in more than one language is a plus.
EEO & Pay Equity Statements:For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.
RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Hiring Salary Range:$130,000-$170,000