What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel - Litigation position at AIDS Healthcare Foundation?
WHO WE ARE
AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?
If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!
Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.
AHF’s core values are:
- Patient-Centered
- Value Employees
- Respect for Diversity
- Nimble
- Fight for What’s Right
Please review our Advocacy page for the latest news on how AHF is Fighting for What’s Right! Advocacy News.
Benefits at AHF
AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!
A Assistant General Counsel contributes to AHF by providing legal counsel to AHF. The ASG performs complex legal work in areas including civil litigation (the primary focus of the work); contract and policy drafting and review; advice and counsel; and legal/regulatory compliance.
A Assistant General Counsel enhances the reputation of AHF by performing complex legal work in areas including civil litigation, contract and policy drafting and review; advice and counsel; and legal/regulatory compliance.
You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.
To be successful as a General Assistant Counsel it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.
AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.
The Assistant General Counsel will work as a part of a close-knit team to respond to legal issues as assigned by AHF's General Counsel and works with and counsels various AHF management teams to develop business and legal strategies and solutions. The ASG will represent AHF, as plaintiff/petitioner or defendant/respondent, in all advocacy forums, including jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, and appeals. The ASG will prepare AHF employees for appearances in these forums. The ASG also may draft, review, and advise on contracts, memoranda of understanding, and policies and procedures, as well as educate and train AHF employees about those documents and related legal issues. The ASG is expected at all times to negotiate on behalf of and represent AHF in a professional and strategic manner.
Licenses and Certifications: Requires a law degree (JD) and State Bar of CA
AHF Commitment
We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. AHF will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.
