Assistant General Counsel - 10643

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: 

·         Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. 

·         Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. 

·         Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. 

·         Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. 

·         Using resources judiciously and effectively.  

The Assistant General Counsel supports the Coalition’s Legal Department by assisting the General Counsel in managing legal needs across the organization. This role provides legal advice, manages litigation, ensures compliance, and supports corporate governance, employment, real estate, risk management, and insurance matters. The Assistant General Counsel also contributes to proactive risk mitigation and policy development to ensure organizational integrity and compliance. 

Please submit a cover letter and your resume.

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. 
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. 
• Vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. 
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. 
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. 
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. 
• The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Support the General Counsel in overseeing legal matters for the organization, including corporate governance, finance, contracts, compliance, insurance, real estate, and employment. 
• Handle assigned litigation, including case investigation, legal research, drafting court filings, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and representation in small claims, unemployment, and other matters. 
• Collaborate with General Counsel to resolve court or administrative proceedings, subpoenas, and complaints to federal and state agencies. 
• Manage CCH’s insurance portfolio, including claims, policy interpretation, coverage updates and the annual renewal process. 
• Provide legal support to Human Resources and management in resolving employee relations issues. 
• Assist with internal and external investigations, audits, and the preparation of written reports and statements. 
• Coordinate with Risk Management committees to identify proactive solutions to reduce or eliminate organizational risks. 
• Conduct legal research on applicable statutes, regulations, and codes, including fair housing and employment laws. 
• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts, agreements, policies, and internal and external reports. 
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive workforce and client information in compliance with law and CCH policies. 
• Support development and management of corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain organized legal files, case management documentation, and reporting systems. 
• Assist in managing workers’ compensation claims and portfolio. 
• Provide guidance and recommendations on legal matters to General Counsel and organizational leaders. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 
• Attorney license from Colorado, or licensure from another state that has reciprocity with Colorado, with the expectation to waive into the Colorado bar within 180 days of hire. 
• 3-5 years of prior experience as an attorney. 
• Experience in healthcare, social services, or human services setting preferred. 
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills with high emotional intelligence. 
• Knowledge of issues affecting people experiencing homelessness and sensitivity to working with underserved populations. 
• Knowledge of fair housing and employment law compliance. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint). 
• Strong business and legal writing skills. 
• Database and HRIS systems management experience preferred.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.