Associate Counsel

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care.

Who we are:
ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO, click here.

Total Rewards:

At ASCO, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy and structure ensure that pay remains market-based, tied to performance, and aligned with our core values. The hiring salary range displayed accounts for a broad spectrum of factors, and the final offer will depend on an evaluation of the selected candidate's experience, training, and specialized skill sets.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for our robust total rewards package, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) with generous contribution, health and wellness benefits, family forming benefits, education support program, generous leave, and much more!

Who we are looking for:

ASCO is in search of an Associate Counsel to provide legal advice to ASCO and its affiliates and to support senior-level attorneys, focusing on advising clients on day-to-day legal issues for existing programs, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, carrying out legal research, and advising on human resources and compliance matters, as envisaged by ASCO’s Strategic Plan and goals of the department.

Primary location in Alexandria, VA or remote candidates welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• In cooperation with ASCO’s General Counsel, serve as the primary attorney for HR-related transactional and regulatory matters, including review of vendor contracts, maintenance of the employee handbook, and guidance on employee benefits and 401(k) programs.
• With oversight from senior attorneys, serve as legal support for business and contract negotiations relating to several ASCO departments and programs.
• Collaborate with internal clients to provide legal guidance on programs and strategic initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for ASCO programs, including supporting the international expansion of select programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate content licensing, ASCO Advantage, Best of ASCO, ASCO Direct, and hotel/meeting contracts to allow for expanding capacity and prompt turnaround time.
• Perform legal research, analysis, and writing on various topics, including with respect to employment, employee benefits and compliance with applicable federal and state employment and employee benefits laws.
• Prepare memoranda summarizing legal analyses and present findings to internal clients and departmental leadership.
• Maintain key client relationships with designated departments and staff. 

Required Education and Experience

• JD and active Bar membership in good standing
• 3 – 5 years’ experience advising clients on Human Resources, employment, and employee benefits matters
• Previous experience in transactional, corporate, or other business-related legal experience
• Ability to review and interpret legal and/or contractual obligations
• Contract drafting and negotiation experience
• Strong analytical, drafting, and research experience

Competencies

• Outstanding analytical and research skills
• Excellent communication skills, including written, with ability to clearly convey and receive information
• High attention to detail, excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask, and work under shifting deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and handle a diverse and high-volume practice
• Unwavering integrity and a can-do, problem-solving attitude
• A pro-active, customer-oriented approach to the practice of law
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work well with others and build strong relationships

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

1-5 days per year

Compensation

This is an exempt position. The hiring salary range for this position is $175,000 - $185,000 annualized.

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum annualized salary ASCO expects to provide for a new hire for the position across the U.S. We thoughtfully determine and design offers based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

*** Ignite Agents Executive Search is assisting ASCO with this recruitment. To ensure full consideration, resumes should be submitted via email to Debbie Tang: [email protected].

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.