[blindlaw] Legal affairs manager with Seattle public television
Noel Nightingale
nnightingale at earthlink.net
Mon Oct 9 13:50:27 CDT 2006
Job Title
Legal Affairs Manager
Purpose
Minimize legal risk associated with KCTS governance and operations;
maximize return on KCTS investments in business opportunities to reach
more people, build a strong organization, and make a positive impact in
the community
Division
Administration
Department
Legal Affairs
R eports to
VP of Administration and CFO
Status
Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Consult
1. Consult on legal issues related to television production,
non-profit business requirements, including state and federal tax,
corporate issues, HR and benefits issues, FCC, CPB, PBS, Canadian
donors, business partnerships, trademark and other intellectual property
matters
2. Consult on Corporate governance matters, board policies and
business opportunities
3. Develop legal strategies and evaluate business impact of
strategies
II. Manage
1. Negotiate and manage insurance and other risk management
agreements and contracts
2. Assure compliance with FCC requirements
3. Draft, review and negotiate contracts
4. Schedule and conduct timely review of all KCTS contracts and
recommend action
5. Manage Legal Affairs department
6. Involve and coordinate outside counsel in legal disputes and other
areas of specialized expertise as appropriate
7. Plan budget for outside counsel expenses based on projected legal
issues
QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES
1. Paralegal Certification required, JD preferred
2. Five years' experience in intellectual property and business law
required
3. Five years' experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
required
4. Demonstrated ability to do the following required:
a. identify legal issues
b. initiate and direct appropriate legal response to issues
c. excellent oral and written communication
d. follow-through
5. Experience in a non-profit environment preferred
6. Regularly report to work as scheduled
7. Work independently and collaboratively to accomplish
responsibilities, goals and projects
8. Follow company policies and procedures
9. Model and promote KCTS' Norms of Behavior
10. Organize time, materials, and information for efficient access and
use
11. Maintain records and confidentiality appropriately
12. Exhibit good communication skills through effective writing,
speaking and listening
13. Interact positively with people at all levels of the organization
14. Adapt performance as priorities and circumstances change
TO APPLY: Please fax or email a cover letter and resume to KCTS
Television, 401 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 EMAIL: jobs at kcts.org
(Reference Job in the subject line, #198)
KCTS Television is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to
diversify its workforce.
A Passion for the mission of Public Broadcasting is preferred!
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Job Title
Legal Affairs Manager
Purpose
Minimize legal risk associated with KCTS governance and operations; maximize return on KCTS investments in business opportunities to reach more people, build a strong organization, and make a positive impact in the community
Division
Administration
Department
Legal Affairs
R
eports to
VP of Administration and CFO
Status
Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
I.
Consult
1.
Consult on legal issues related to television production, non-profit business requirements, including state and federal tax, corporate issues, HR and benefits issues, FCC, CPB, PBS, Canadian donors, business partnerships, trademark and other intellectual property matters
2.
Consult on Corporate governance matters, board policies and business opportunities
3.
Develop legal strategies and evaluate business impact of strategies
II.
Manage
1.
Negotiate and manage insurance and other risk management agreements and contracts
2.
Assure compliance with FCC requirements
3.
Draft, review and negotiate contracts
4.
Schedule and conduct timely review of all KCTS contracts and recommend action
5.
Manage Legal Affairs department
6.
Involve and coordinate outside counsel in legal disputes and other areas of specialized expertise as appropriate
7.
Plan budget for outside counsel expenses based on projected legal issues
QUALIFICATIONS
AND ABILITIES
1.
Paralegal Certification required, JD preferred
2.
Five years’ experience in intellectual property and business law required
3.
Five years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department required
4.
Demonstrated ability to do the following required:
a.
identify legal issues
b.
initiate and direct appropriate legal response to issues
c.
excellent oral and written communication
d.
follow-through
5.
Experience in a non-profit environment preferred
6.
Regularly report to work as scheduled
7.
Work independently and collaboratively to accomplish responsibilities, goals and projects
8.
Follow company policies and procedures
9.
Model and promote KCTS’ Norms of Behavior
10.
Organize time, materials, and information for efficient access and use
11.
Maintain records and confidentiality appropriately
12.
Exhibit good communication skills through effective
writing, speaking and listening
13.
Interact positively with people at all levels of the organization
14.
Adapt performance as priorities and circumstances change
TO APPLY: Please fax or email a cover letter and resume to KCTS Television,
401 Mercer Street
,
Seattle
,
WA
98109
EMAIL: jobs at kcts.org (Reference Job in the subject line, #198)
KCTS Television is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce.
A Passion for the mission of Public Broadcasting is preferred!
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