Legal Counsel

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)* is hiring for Legal Counsel.  The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing in-house legal counsel under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer.  This position is a hybrid role that will require you to work in our Madison, WI office location at least two days weekly. 

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing in the State Bar of Wisconsin or admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin within one year of hire date.
• Ability to develop expertise in higher education, medical fundraising, charitable giving, charitable organizations, and other legal issues relevant to the mission of WFAA.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop independent judgment and professional discretion in identification, analysis, management, and resolution of legal and related business problems.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and professional manner with WFAA colleagues, constituents, and various outside organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including to translate complex legal concepts and analysis for non-lawyers to create practical processes, guidance, and training.
• Strong client service skills, commitment to creativity and solution-oriented thinking, and ability to build experience exercising influence and managing change while having an open and inclusive tone.
• Prior success building relationships and communicating with groups of people with diverse personal and professional experiences.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to work through challenging situations.
• Self-sufficient with demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to become self-sufficient in additional tools.