Basic Function:
Under 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 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.
Responsibilities &Duties :
Manages office functions, provides administrative support for Legal and Compliance Department personnel and functions. Organizes work, establishing priorities and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships and communications within the Legal and Compliance Department; within the THA organization as a whole and also with the THA member community. Prepares and submits expenses reports for department personnel and payment requests for dues statements and other department vendors.
Prepares reports and data submissions for key internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborates with the Advocacy/Government Relations and other departments and subsidiaries within the THA organization.
Provides the General Counsel with regular updates on issues affecting the Department’s operations.
Assists with researching policy issues as assigned, and assists with drafting communications and requests for feedback to members.
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 such as the annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement.
Legal/Legislative/Regulatory
Manages the THA In-house Counsel database and coordinates communications with the In-House Counsel Group.
In conjunction with attorneys, plans and organizes in-house counsel program offerings and submits program for CLE credit. Collaborates with the Education Department staff to plan THA educational offerings.
During session years, assists with reviewing filed legislation and assigning to appropriate legal/advocacy/policy staff members. Collaborates with the General Counsel on assigning and tracking summaries for post-legislative session publications and may draft bill summaries for assigned issue areas.
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 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 project development and implementation, software management, budget preparation and management, subject matter research on regulatory and policy issues and member engagement strongly preferred.
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.
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