Essential Functions 

Federal Contracts and Grants, Awards and Regulations
Provides strong subject matter expertise on federal and state regulations and procedures (e.g. OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR, agency specific terms) governing UWW’s government-funded grants and contracts, awards, agreements, and other funding and collaboration agreements
Drafting, reviewing and developing UWW’s government-funded grants and contracts, templates and legal compliance functions related to government-funded grants and contracts
Provides strategic input and advice for negotiating to ensure contract and grant requirements are adequately defined and documented, including government terms and conditions
Serving as liaison to GNAT and Government Partnership teams to negotiate grants and/or cooperative agreements with potential government partners and/or coalitions 
Manages regulatory investigations, audits, internal investigations and collaborates with outside counsel and other experts as needed
Develops and provides training, education and outreach in areas of legal expertise in coordination with other subject matter experts
Policy and Regulatory Compliance
Assist other UWW departments with developing ongoing government-funded grants and contracts compliance measures and programs, including conflicts of interest and export controls (EAR) 
Monitors and advises on applicable statutory and regulatory developments for relevant compliance
Review and assist in the development of policies and procedures in collaboration with other UWW departments to fill any gaps required to comply with the FAR, CFR and other applicable federal regulations
Provides guidance, scalable processes, robust program management and employee training
Business Transactions

Assist with drafting and reviewing  contracts, agreements, grants, and memoranda of understanding with third parties, including affiliates, private companies, and individuals (including contracts for the purchase of goods and services, licensing and branding, real estate transactions, affiliated corporation agreements, and Trust and Estate gifts, employment agreements, marketing agreements, event agreements, and NDA’s)
Engaged Lawyer and Team Member

Assist in drafting and reviewing  other business transactions 
Influences or gain acceptance from others on matters involving multiple functional areas and departments in order to complete work
Works with other attorneys and professionals on the legal team to collaborate, achieve common goals and manage workload for the success of the team
Proactive, professional and effective communicator (oral and written) on all levels
Identifies and communicates risks for projects and ensures team analyzes and addresses risks in their work
Accountable for resources, schedules and goals, developing and implementing controls to manage potential issues
Solves problems and/or creates new procedures and/or processes as part of the problem-solving process, with a focus on efficiency
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested
Required Education and Experience

J.D. and admission/license to practice law in any State (of the United States) in good standing with the ability to register as in-house        counsel with the Virginia State Bar, if not already admitted to the Virginia State Bar
4 to 6  years of relevant experience
Experience handling complex transactions and matters involving federal regulations including FAR/CFR, conflicts of interest, export controls (EAR), and federal government agency
Preferred Education and Experience

Federal funding and contracting experience, In-house experience, and tax-exempt experience 
Contract negotiation: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, such as customer agreements, vendor contracts, and employment contracts 
Experience with Office 365, SharePoint, Oracle, DocuSign, Conflict of Interest Disclosure Platforms
Excellent proficiency at organizing and prioritizing work; task focused; works on own initiative to get things done; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders
Takes calculated risks, based on learning and experience, to achieve organizational goals and longer-term results
Effectively manages change and supports innovation and change to improve both own and legal team's effectiveness and success
Inspires confidence in own and teams' work product and advice by consistently providing timely, best-in-class work product
Effectively manages relationships with colleagues and builds trust resulting in early involvement in business matters and an understanding of legal team’s contributions
Strikes balance between being participative (i.e., involving team members in decisions) and being directive, depending on the needs of the team and the situation, while using team members’ strengths to achieve optimal performance
Demonstrates agility, welcomes change and challenges; plays active role in designing and implementing novel solutions
Is open, receptive, nonjudgmental, compassionate, willing to learn, and leaves ego at the door
Regulatory compliance: Advising clients on state and local government procurement regulations, statutes, and policies 
Bid preparation: Advising and assisting an organization with bid preparation and proposal submission 
Contract administration: Advising clients on contract administration and enforcement issues 
Procurement documents: Drafting, revising, and reviewing procurement documents, such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs) 
Legal strategy: Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to protect and promote an organization's interests 
Risk management: Implementing risk management techniques and offering proactive advice on potential legal issues 
Legal representation: Representing an organization in agency claims and investigations
SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted lifespan salary range for this position is currently $165,000 to $185,000 per year.  Salary is determined by several factors including applicant’s knowledge, ­­­skills, experience, position, equity, and market.

COMPETENCIES

An individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies at a satisfactory level:

Accountability/Results Orientation - Is accountable for the work results and performance to budget of an assigned team. Participates in the articulation of and communicates work goals and objectives, as well as expected work results. Assists in identifying work quality standards and training team members and accepts responsibility for the team's achieved outcomes. Protects the United Way brand, promoting its relevance and statue to the extent possible. Behaves ethically and honestly in all activities done on behalf of UWW and the movement. Demonstrates a commitment to UWW’s values, including diversity and inclusiveness.

Decision-Making/Risk-Taking - Evaluates available information and recommends a course of action. Contributes own assessment of risks and implications of decisions in team decision-making efforts. Develops and proposes effective alternative solutions. Uses judgment appropriately in decision-making. Knows when to shift decision-making upwards.

Teamwork Collaboration - Shares pertinent information and keeps team members informed on a regular basis. Ensures that processes, systems and resources are available and direct them properly to enable the team to efficiently accomplish its goals and objectives. Able to adapt quickly to changing conditions or performance expectations. Able to focus on assignments during periods of change and/or uncertainty.

Relationship Management - Embodies and promotes UWW's values and guiding principles. Promotes a "win-win" philosophy in dealing with others. Serves as a role model in dealing with others to accomplish organization goals and objectives. Works effectively with United Way staff, volunteers and other stakeholders to achieve strategic direction. Able to manage and sustain key relationships to benefit the United Way movement and/or UWW. Formulates and communicates in an ethical and politically sensitive manner.

Communications - Expresses ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner. Is persuasive and influences others. Actively listens to others to understand their perspectives. Seeks input and feedback on individual, team and departmental performance and environment. Supports openness.

Innovation/Creativity - Shares a deep commitment to the UW vision. Develops a "connected" vision for the Group. Has a plan to meet Group vision and contribute to overall success. Promotes a climate that values and rewards innovation and creativity. Acknowledges and champions the efforts of others to "think outside the box.” Maintains knowledge of current and emerging trends that affect United Ways, UWW and/or the non-profit sector. Demonstrates ability to analyze information and translate into specific, effective action/solutions.