Wounded Warrior Project

Corporate Counsel

Wounded Warrior Project • $80K — $120K *
Jacksonville, FL 32210In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Active license in good standing with a state Bar Association; Florida Bar membership preferred.
  • 5-7 years of progressive legal experience, including transactional and regulatory work.
  • 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
  • Strong understanding of nonprofit laws and regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in modernizing legal operations and implementing technology solutions.
  • Negotiate, draft, and ensure compliance for various legal contracts and agreements.
  • Provide legal advice on compliance, intellectual property, and nonprofit law matters.
  • Translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Advise on data privacy, security, and technological governance compliance.
  • Conduct and supervise complex legal assignments with guidance from senior counsel.
  • Identify legal risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization supporting veterans and their families.
  • Access to professional development and training programs, including leadership and specific legal training.
  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid work environment.
  • Collaborative workplace culture that values teamwork and personal growth.
  • Engagement in various initiatives supporting community welfare and empowerment.
Full Job Description
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Corporate Counsel assists the Assistant General Counsel in protecting the organization's legal interests within the scope established by law. This position ensures the organization operates within the framework of all applicable laws and provides the legal services required by the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist the Legal Operations department in driving modernization across the legal function, including optimizing legal technology solutions, contracting workflows, templates, playbooks, and automation tools to increase efficiency and agility.
  • Negotiate, draft, administer, and ensure legal compliance for a broad variety of commercial contracts, licensing agreements, leases, and other legal instruments memorializing the diverse activities of a dynamic nonprofit organization.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel on contracting, compliance, intellectual property, and other nonprofit legal practice areas, including, but not limited to, trademarks and licensing, copyright, contract review and negotiation, privacy, real estate, transactional matters, gifts and development, and related compliance and contracting matters.
  • Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, business-ready guidance to support practical and compliant decision-making.
  • Advise on regulatory issues and governance related to data privacy, data security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, technology governance, and associated compliance matters.
  • Plan, conduct, and supervise the completion of complex legal assignments under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel.
  • Develop and maintain deep legal expertise to provide high-quality legal counsel.
  • Draft organizational policies, procedures, and related documents.
  • Proactively identify legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide counsel regarding those risks and strategies.
  • Research, analyze, and prepare legal memoranda regarding legal questions as they arise.
  • Under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel, respond in a timely manner to ad hoc inquiries regarding potential legal issues, including the identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks to formulate appropriate legal solutions.
  • Assist with the preparation, drafting, and presentation of legal training and education.
  • Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
  • Other related duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
  • Demonstrated understanding of transactional law, including contracts, waivers, insurance, and intellectual property.
  • Proven ability to support legal initiatives as a strategic business partner, improve efficiency, and contribute to programmatic and revenue growth.
  • Ability to modernize contracting and legal operations functions, including analyzing work processes and metrics to improve performance.
  • Exceptional business judgment and analytical ability to identify legal and organizational risks, recommend practical responses, and balance legal risk with strategic objectives.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust, drive alignment, and respond to sensitive matters with diplomacy.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple complex projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to motivate, coach, and educate legal teammates while establishing credibility, influencing change, and fostering a strong team mentality.
  • Adaptability, initiative, resilience, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
  • Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.


EXPERIENCE

Requirements
  • Five years of progressively responsible legal experience as a practicing attorney (in-house or at a private firm). Judicial clerkships will count toward years of practice.
  • Three years of transactional and regulatory experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.


Preferences
  • Experience working with a nonprofit organization.
  • Knowledge of applicable nonprofit laws and regulations.


EDUCATION

Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school.


Preferences
  • None.


CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements
  • Active license in good standing with a state Bar Association and active member of Florida's Authorized House Counsel, or with the Florida State Bar.


Preferences
  • None.


WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • General office environment; temperature controlled.
  • Up to 10% travel.


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About Wounded Warrior Project

Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to wounded veterans. The organization was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Wounded Warrior Project's services include mental and physical health programs, career counseling, and support for families of wounded veterans. The organization has over 600 employees and operates in all 50 states.
Learn more about Wounded Warrior Project
Size
600 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
2003
* Ladders Estimates

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