Deputy General Counsel & Senior Vice President, Legal / General Counsel (03)
FLSA Status
Exempt
Purpose of Position
Primary responsibilities include managing effective decision making at all governance levels, in accordance with the organization’s bylaws, mission, and corporate law, and training staff and members on governance process and issues.
The Manager, Governance will also serve as the internal business partner with colleagues to manage governance processes to advance strategic initiatives.
Essential Duties of Position
Governance
Assures integrity with Association’s bylaws, policies, and Delaware non-profit corporation law
In collaboration with senior staff, reviews and recommends revisions to existing operational and governance policies and practices designed to increase consistency, best practices, and compliance throughout the Association
Responsible for Association-wide governance training
Responsible for drafting agendas, minutes, notes, and reports; leading meetings and conference calls; and managing related tasks and activities
Interacts with Official Representatives and Designated Representatives to ensure Association members are experiencing quality and timely service and support
Manages relationships, reporting, and analysis to ensure effective and consistent governance structure across the organization in support of Divisions, Sectors, and various committees and working groups
Provides project management oversight for select mission critical “start-up” or strategic initiatives
Communicates essential information to stakeholders such as other employees, committees, task forces, and Board of Directors, as appropriate
Supports management of AdvaMed’s Nominating and Governance Committee, including nominations & appointments processes and decision making
Responsible for effectively and efficiently completing the annual Board Conflict of Interest process
Responsible for carrying out various elections and meetings, as assigned
Responsible for organizing Annual Business Meeting
Board Operations
Supports interactive and strategically focused board meetings
Responsible for preparations including scheduling and planning, agenda setting and material preparations, and processes to identify and disclose potential conflicts of interests
Responsible for coordinating with staff from various departments and Divisions to ensure minutes are drafted and approved, post-meeting evaluations are coordinated, and action steps following each meeting are assigned to the appropriate staff members
Responsible for Board records management
Responsible for drafting and administering corporate resolutions for effective Board decision making
Organizes new board and officer orientation and assist in identification of board assessment and development activities
Ensures timely on-boarding, preparation, and ongoing support for board members
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of nonprofit corporate law and governance principles
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all organizational levels
Personal and professional integrity and ability to earn and keep respect of peers and colleagues
Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and care in handling complex matters
Ability to perform legal research using reference materials generally available within a law library and/or electronic resource tools such as Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
Exceptional ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize workload with flexibility and adapt to constantly changing priorities
Ability to work on projects independently or with little supervision with independent judgment and initiative
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
Proficient in the use of relevant Microsoft Office Suite software
Experience with electronic Board Book software
Knowledge and experience providing staff support to volunteer or professional boards and/or committees