Details
Posted: 31-May-22
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Legal
Under the direction of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer, the Legal Manager is responsible for day-to-day office functions of the Legal and Regulatory Compliance department, including but not limited to providing administrative support for Legal and Compliance Department personnel, assisting with the development of department budget, promoting organizational efficiencies and identifying opportunities to close procedural gaps and eliminate redundancies. Additionally, the position supports THA’s advocacy functions by assisting with the coordination of efforts between the Legal and Government Relations departments. The position also implements aspects of THA’a compliance program.
Manages office functions, organizes work, establishing priorities and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships and communications both within the Legal and Regulatory Department. Prepares and submits expenses reports for department personnel and payment requests for dues statements and other department vendors. Prepares plans, reports, and annual data submissions for key internal and external stakeholders.
In conjunction with attorneys, plans and organizes in-house counsel program offerings and submits programs for CLE credit. Collaborates with the Education Department staff to plan THA educational offerings
Develops subject-matter expertise in assigned policy areas, e.g., behavioral health, hospital compliance, and emergency preparedness, in support of the Advocacy/ Government Relations division’s advocacy efforts and in order to identify and make recommendations on related policy, legislative, and regulatory proposals and assist in drafting communications to members within assigned areas.
Assists the Chief Compliance Officer with the management of the organization's compliance program and is responsible for coordinating compliance program related staff acknowledgments and disclosures.
During session years, assists with reviewing filed legislation and assigning to appropriate legal/advocacy/policy staff members, attends and/or monitors legislative hearings and regulatory agency meetings and summarizes meeting outcomes for legal and government relations staff.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to maintain a professional, mature demeanor and be proficient at working with diverse personalities across all levels of the organization.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong writing skills and oral communication skills. Ability to display a high degree of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot and solve problems. Ability to handle multiple competing demands and prioritize projects on a day-to-day basis.
Ability to think creatively and strategically.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Ability to travel up to 5% may be required
Position involves hybrid in-person and work-from-home work model.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent knowledge preferred. Minimum two years’ experience working in a trade association, or an in-house legal setting strongly preferred.
Experience with projects development and implementation, trademark, service mark, business filings, software management, budget preparation and management, subject matter research on regulatory and policy issues and member engagement strongly preferred. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines at once.
Must have valid Texas Drivers’ License and proof of insurance, and a safe driving record if driving for THA related business. Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
