Legal - Staff Counsel (Junior Level Position)

Staff Counsel (Junior Level Position) Location: Los Angeles, California 100% On-site Position Job Summary Crystal Stairs, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation dedicated to child care development for working low‑income families, is looking for a dedicated, mission‑driven staff counsel who, along with the Chief Compliance Officer/General Counsel, serves as internal legal counsel to the organization. The role involves representation in labor and employment, contract, corporate, property, and intellectual property matters, with primary responsibility for contract drafting, review, negotiation, training, and maintaining a contract database to track the life cycle of contracts. Key Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate contractual documents including funding contracts, grants, vendor contracts, subcontracts, leases, releases, MOUs, programmatic agreements, work orders, amendments, and termination notices. Manage a contract management system to regulate the contract process workflow. Ensure compliance with Crystal Stairs' policies, County, state, and federal laws, and other applicable rules and regulations. Assist in the development, implementation, and training of policies and procedures. Conduct research and provide counsel on real estate, labor and employment, corporate governance, property, and intellectual property matters. Assist with corporate filings, insurance applications, and board governance matters as assigned. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Member of the California Bar in good standing; Law degree from a nationally accredited law school. 2 to 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney; one year working in‑house as corporate counsel preferred. One year of solid experience drafting and reviewing contracts required. Knowledge of contract law principles required. Knowledge of contract management systems or software preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Resourcefulness, self‑confidence, and sound decision‑making. Tolerance for a high degree of ambiguity. Approachability as an advisor; use tact and diplomacy in communicating with all levels of the organization. Ability to quickly gain the confidence of Executive Management and staff. Ability to provide sound legal advice based on thorough research and knowledge of the laws that affect corporate decisions. Broad business perspective and understanding of the impact of legal recommendations on achieving Crystal Stairs' goals. Ability to work in a dynamic, versatile environment while demonstrating cooperation, competence, initiative, respect, and teamwork. Flexibility regarding work responsibilities and processes in day‑to‑day situations and high‑pressure circumstances. Total Package Of Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision—95% paid by employer. 401(k) matching options. Flex Spending. Pre‑paid Legal Services. Sick and vacation time. Paid holidays. Opportunity for growth and development. Robust Learning Management System offering continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM. Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr