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Attorney Advisor (General)
National Gallery of Art · Posted 60 days ago
About the Role
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
What You'll Do
- →The Office of the Secretary and General Counsel (SG) provides effective, sound, and innovative legal counsel to a single client, the National Gallery of Art, as it pursues its vision to be “Of the nation and for all the people.” We ensure that the National Gallery meets the complex legal requirements and obligations inherent to an entity with a unique Federal and private status.
- →We also play a role in risk management and mitigation.
- →Some of the work that SG performs includes negotiating agreements, managing disputes, preparing policies, and providing legal advice on matters.
- →In our work, we value integrity, innovation, and community, as well as the National Gallery's educational mission.
- →Duties for this position include Research and advises on issues concerning trusts and estates, gifts and bequests, and donations, and reviews and drafts pertinent documents.
- →Drafts a wide range of contracts, including agreements for conservators, educational consultants, performers, lecturers, translators, and photographers.
- →Research and advise on issues related to non-profit tax issues.
- →When appropriate, recommends and develops policies and procedures to address relevant tax questions and/or issues.
- →Advises the Secretary to the Board of Trustees in researching governance issues and preparing for Committee and Board meetings.
- →Advises Gallery officers and employees as to their obligations and rights on all legal aspects of their official duties.
- →Research and advise on a variety of legal issues in the areas of intellectual property, administrative law, new technologies, commercial and residential leases, torts, and employment.
- →Reviews and drafts internal Gallery policies relating to a variety of issues including but not limited to, operations, staff responsibilities and loan procedures
Requirements
- ✓Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
- ✓It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date.
- ✓Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement.
- ✓Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
- ✓Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
- ✓You must be a United States Citizen.
- ✓This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Must be a member of State/DC Bar Association Must have a J.D from an accredited law school
Benefits
- ★The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - http://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Retirement Program - http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Personality Fit
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