Legal Advisor

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Applications are due Tuesday, 11/1/2016 by 5PM (PST). All candidates are required to be available the following dates to complete the interview process:

• November 7-14: Phone Interview Screening

• Sunday, November 20: In person interview with the Board of Directors

• Saturday, January 14 : 1st Quarterly Board Retreat

How to Apply:

• Complete and submit the application form at http://www.urbanplayfitness.org/be-a-board-member/

• Attach and send resume to miwa@urbanplayfitness.org

Meet & Greet | Thursday, 10/13 @ 7:30PM, Sports Basement Berkeley Store

Interested in applying to join our Board of Director’s team?! Come meet the current team members, including the founders, to learn about what we do, why we do it, and how we do it. We will wrap it up with a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have about the organization or current position openings.

Position Description

The Legal Advisor will oversee all legal matters of the organization and provide advice and support to ensure that the organization is compliant and fulfills all legal requirements.

Position and General Board Responsibilities

• Enable the continued legal existence of the organization and ensure that Urbanplay fulfills all legal requirements in conduct

• Adopt, follow, update and administer Urbanplay By-Laws

• Conduct analysis and research on various legal matters of the organization as needed

• Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents

• Oversee preparation of different acts and legal submissions and draft authoritative legal opinions

• Draft formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clauses

• Attend at least 1 community event per quarter, as well as all fundraising events

• Participate in monthly board video calls and attend all quarterly board planning retreats

• Be a trusted advisor to the Executive Director as they develop and implement Urbanplay’s strategic plan

• Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the impact and effectiveness of current programs to ensure that Urbanplay is fulfilling its mission.

• Review and approve Urbanplay’s annual budget, audit reports and material business decisions, ensuring that Urbanplay is compliant with all legal and fiduciary responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and recruiting other Board Members as needed

• Represent Urbanplay and act as an ambassador for the organization

• Ensure Urbanplay’s commitment to a diverse board and staff reflective of the communities we serve

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Pass a criminal background check

• JD required

• 2-years of relevant experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, researching and drafting skills

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit, corporate and contract law and regulation

• Leadership experience in business, education, or the nonprofit sector

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual is a plus.

• Commitment to and understanding of Urbanplay’s beneficiaries, preferably based on experience

• Be a team player with outstanding people skills for all ages

• Able to take initiative and be independently productive with minimal supervision

• Integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Urbanplay’s beneficiaries