Associate Attorney

RTI International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization based out of North Carolina. At RTI, you will find work you believe in, tackling some of the most complex global challenges of our time. Our mission is to impact the wellbeing of 1 billion people by 2030 through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. Our staff promote meaningful change around the world helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. Join us in our commitment to teamwork, belonging, and the passion to change the world.

The Associate Attorney role sits within the Office of Corporate Counsel (OCC) which provides legal counsel and representation for RTI in all of its operations.

The Associate Attorney's responsibilities include working closely with other members of RTI's Office of Corporate Counsel primarily on Corporate Governance matters, including providing advice and confidential support to the RTI Board of Governors. In addition to working closely with RTI's CLO and other senior members of RTI's Legal team, responsibilities may include working closely with other members of RTI's Office of Corporate Counsel on special project-based assignments of a legal or regulatory nature.

Essential Duties:

• Support all Corporate Governance activities at RTI, including by assisting CLO and Deputy General Counsel in advising the Board on its roles and responsibilities. Serve as key contact for Corporate Governance matters.
• Assist in the preparation for all Board, Board committee, and Corporate Members meetings, including exercising independent judgment and discretion in the development of minutes, agendas, materials, questionnaires, and logistics.
• Publish materials in advance of meetings utilizing a secure board portal and ensure information accuracy.
• Interact with Board members, Corporate Members, clients, and other persons external to RTI in connection with Board and corporate governance matters.
• Maintain Board calendar and oversee complex and confidential meeting requirements.
• Assist with the facilitation of the orientation of new Governors and ongoing Governor training and development.
• Assist with creating key corporate documents and maintaining records.
• Assist with independence and conflicts review process for Governors and Prospective Board member candidates and Board member and Officer Questionnaires.
• Assist with the preparation of trainings for senior management and Board members on corporate governance principles and regulatory updates.
• Interact with company employees at all organizational levels to provide, gather and disseminate information. Work is typically of a critical or confidential nature.
• Leverage existing and emerging technology to streamline and improve efficiency in Board processes.
• Analyze problems, determine approach, compile and analyze data and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, etc.
• Collaborate with other senior professionals to facilitate execution of Board, Board Committee and Corporate Member meetings.
• Undertake other special projects requiring legal advice and/or analysis, as requested by senior management on other legal or regulatory matters.

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School.
• Licensed attorney with a minimum of 0-3 years of experience working for a law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel or legal advisor.
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization, in the public sector, or with a federal contractor is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with senior leadership, interface with multiple constituencies and manage internal and external resources, in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, entering information in a variety of formats such as narrative, manuscripts, business correspondence, statistical tables, etc.
• Knowledge of the operation of office equipment, personal computers, and communication systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and experience with new and advanced tools such as Generative Artificial Intelligence preferred.
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to travel to Board meetings and other events throughout the year and stay in those locations as needed.
• Demonstration of the RTI Values and Lead Forward behaviors by all employees is critical to the Institute's success. Behaviors associated with our Values and Lead Forward can been found on RTI Insider and Careers page.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in more than one language is a plus.

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.