Legal Compliance Specialist
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation
providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as
well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than
2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near
Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce
and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We
believe that our greatest strength draws on the different
backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our
employees.Job Summary:Westat is seeking a Legal Compliance
Specialist to join its legal team. In particular, this position
supports and works closely with our in-house counsel in providing
day-to-day consultation on legal compliance issues, including but
not limited to employment, benefits, contracts, intellectual
property, privacy, research integrity, risk management and
litigation. The position has the potential for increasing autonomy
and involvement in company-wide efforts but will include some more
routine administrative responsibilities associated with a small
corporate legal department. Experienced paralegals, law clerks,
compliance professionals, or new attorneys with an interest in
transitioning to an "in-house" career path are encouraged to
apply.This position offers a hybrid remote work arrangement with an
in-office requirement of 1-2 days at our office in Rockville,
Maryland.Job Responsibilities:--- Research and analyze legal and
compliance issues primarily through on-line reference resources.---
Assist in-house counsel in providing guidance to the project and
support functions by applying knowledge of various legal and
compliance standards to common issues within a government
contractor/project research organization with a multistate
presence.--- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing
contracts, correspondence, and other documents (typically from
templates or samples).--- Work closely with practice areas and
corporate support departments on various small- and large-scale
projects, primarily related to on-going legal and compliance
issues.--- Work with in-house counsel and corporate stakeholders in
the development, review, and updating of corporate policies,
guidelines, standard operating procedures, other documents, and
trainings.--- Assist with responding to requests for information,
subpoenas, and litigation/agency actions including document
preparation and data gathering.--- Perform basic clerical duties
including scheduling meetings, organizing, managing and maintaining
legal department files, and preparing mailings, as necessary.---
Maintain database(s) for tracking legal claims.--- Other duties as
assigned.Basic Qualifications:--- A Bachelor's degree required and
at least 3 years of relevant experience working in employment law,
government contracting, human resources, corporate legal
compliance, or related field.Preferred Qualifications:--- Juris
doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school. If admitted to
practice law, must be an active member of the bar (any U.S.
jurisdiction) and in good standing.--- Experience working in a law
office, corporate legal, or human resources department
desirable.--- Working knowledge of Federal laws governing the
employment relationship (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA,
Executive Order 11246, etc.)--- Basic knowledge and understanding
of privacy laws (FCRA, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.), intellectual
property and/or government procurement law a plus.--- Experience
with maintaining database(s).--- Experience conducting internet and
database (e.g., Westlaw) legal research desirable.Other Required
Qualifications:--- Ability to work in the Microsoft Office
environment with proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
and Teams.--- Demonstrated communication skills.--- Collaboration
with teams, managers and/or clients.--- Organization skills,
including time management ability.--- Detail oriented.Westat offers
a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on
wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements,
employees may participate in:
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