Contracts and Compliance Manager New Hybrid in New York City or Remote in CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, G[...]

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Hybrid in New York City or Remote in CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, ME, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, or WIDonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.Since 2000, more than 5 million people and partners have contributed $1 billion to support 2 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. Projects range from art supplies to build the set for a school musical, to books and puzzles that affirm students' identities, to bird seed for an at-home science project. We proudly serve all US public schools, public charter schools, and Head Start centers, and we combat systemic inequity by driving a majority of donations to schools that have been historically underfunded due to economic and racial inequity.DonorsChoose has been recognized as a best place to work by GOOD Magazine and the Nonprofit Times, while Fast Company named DonorsChoose one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World -the first time a charity has made this list. Our dedicated team works from across the United States to bring classroom dreams to life.About the Legal TeamThe Legal team at DonorsChoose is brand new, and we are building it from the ground up. The Legal team is responsible for partnering with other teams across the organization to help manage risk in a complex business environment so that the organization can deliver at the highest levels for teachers and students. The Contracts and Compliance Manager reports to the Vice President, Legal.About the RoleWe are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Contracts and Compliance Manager to help us continue our mission. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy providing practical, business-focused legal solutions, this could be the perfect role for you!In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the VP of Legal and stakeholders across the organization to ensure legal contract provisions, such as provisions concerning privacy, intellectual property, and compliance are analyzed in line with DonorsChoose standards, with an eye toward providing pragmatic and business-minded compliance solutions
• Prepare contract compliance analysis and summaries
• Draft discrete customized and templated contracts with support from attorneys
• Complete final review of contracts, including by comparing contracting documents and preparing those contracts for signature
• Partner with other DonorsChoose teams, Finance, Procurement, Information Technology, and Operations, to ensure contracts are consistent with internal policies and processes
• Contribute to various contract process improvement projects, including the creation and updates of legal templates, playbooks, training materials, and CLM processes
• Manage the organization's legal risk management processes and portfolio
• Develop and manage contract compliance communications for the Legal Team
• Other duties as assigned by the VP of LegalThis role may be perfect for you if:
  • You hold a BA or BS degree; a JD and/or CIPP-US certification is a plus, but not required.
  • You have 2 to 5+ years of experience drafting consultant, technology, and grant agreements with an emphasis on technology and data privacy matters.
  • You are skilled at collaborating cross-functionally and enjoy working with diverse teams.
  • You have experience working within contract lifecycle management systems (such as LinkSquares, SpotDraft, or HighQ) and are familiar with Slack.
  • You enjoy building processes and thrive in situations where there is ambiguity to be resolved
  • You are proactive-when you notice something that needs attention, you speak up and aren't afraid to ask questionsOur compensation philosophy ensures that we are both externally competitive with tech-forward nonprofits of a similar size and internally fair in our pay practices. The following ranges represent the target offer range given the scope and experience expectations for this role.
    • The hiring salary range for this role is $68,000 - $80,000.
    • We have a hiring salary range of $72,5000 - $87,550 for specific higher cost-of-labor locations, which include New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, and Washington, D.C.Once employees are hired, everyone at DonorsChoose is eligible to receive annual performance-based raises as they grow in their role. We are open to a variety of experiences and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced or more senior than this job description as posted. If you don't check every box listed here, or you know you'd bring additional experience to the table, we hope you'll submit your application.In addition, we offer full-time staff 25 paid vacation days per year and 11 paid holidays, a rich employer-paid individual and family health plan, a matching 401(k) plan (up to 5% of base salary), annual professional development stipend, and casual and flexible work environment. To learn more about what it is like to work for DonorsChoose, visit our careers page .Hybrid Workplace and Other DetailsIn this role, you'll have the option to work a flexible hybrid schedule in our NYC office, or to work fully remotely from CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, ME, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI.Candidates who are not in the NYC area should expect to travel to our NYC office on an as-needed basis, about 4-6 times per year. All work-related travel expenses will be covered by the organization.DonorsChoose participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.DonorsChoose Core ValuesEQUITY
      Combating systemic inequity is crucial to a brighter future for all. This reality fuels our ambitions and drives us to persevere.
      
      INGENUITY
      Complex problems require innovative solutions. We dream big, get creative, roll up our sleeves, and take action. We believe the best products can change the world.
      
      HUMANITY
      People are the heart of our team and the communities we serve. Our compassion informs our goals and how we work together to achieve them.INTEGRITY
      We strive to do right. We're up-front about the facts. We boldly learn and grow from mistakes.
      
      LEARNING
      Education is the beating heart of our organization, inside and out. We're curious. We listen. We know we don't know everything.GRATITUDE
      We begin and end with thanks. We take joy in our mission, our communities, and each other.To ApplyPlease submit your resume and complete the application questions online. To help us understand your unique experiences and perspectives, we kindly ask that you do not use AI writing tools to create your responses. A cover letter is optional; if you choose to include one, you may address it to Angela Thompson, VP of Legal.A Final NoteThe DonorsChoose team works toward a nation where students in every community have the resources needed for an excellent education. To do this we hire and support a diverse team of the best and the brightest talent available.We are an organization increasingly representative of the varied races and ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, and abilities that comprise our nation. DonorsChoose focuses on attracting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent because it makes us more effective, high-performing, creative, and resilient.If you are passionate about our mission, highly skilled in your field, and looking for a place where you can bring all of yourself to work, we want you.Apply for this job*indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (City) Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Why is this role the right next step for your career? * Describe a time when you successfully developed a compliance program. What steps did you take, and what were the outcomes? (Limit your response to 300 words.) * What are your personal pronouns? * Select... For more information about personal pronouns, read here . Would you plan to be a hybrid employee in our New York office or a fully remote employee? * Select... Are you a resident of one of the following states? * Select... Will you require Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment in the United States? * Select... This role is remote flexible in select US states - please refer to the job description for the full list of eligible states. At this time, DonorsChoose is unable to offer any form of visa sponsorship, and cannot employ anyone residing outside of the United States. LinkedIn Profile How did you hear about this position? If you were referred by a current DonorsChoose employee, please list their first and last name. Demographic Questions At DonorsChoose.org, we are committed to seeking equity throughout the nation's classrooms and within our organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the students and teachers we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds who are excited to contribute to our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information that will help inform and improve our inclusion efforts and strengthen our hiring process. Demographic information will not be associated with your individual application, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. Which of the following best represents your racial or ethnic heritage? Choose all that apply. Select... Which of the following best represents your gender identity? Select... Are you a first-generation college student (i.e. neither of your parent(s) or guardian(s) graduated from a 4-year college)? Select...
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