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Attorney
Responsibilities: Assists the General Counsel in advising the Association and Foundation on all legal matters including interpretation and application of Association Constitution and By-Laws and Board Policy, review all Association and Foundation contracts, administration of Association’s general liability policy, review and advise the Association on general legal issues regarding employment, taxes and trademarks. Responds to legal inquiries from internal departments as well as Lions in general. Remains current on legislative/regulatory issues to facilitate association compliance. Interprets and analyzes Association constitution and by-laws in the execution of duties. Maintains quality services and/or product by establishing or recommending, following and enforcing organization standards. Develops and manages relationships with outside vendors and suppliers including engaging and monitoring outside counsel. Serves as advisor and/or provides technical/managerial legal support to others such as other department and division managers, executive staff, Board of Directors and Lions. Disseminates information used in decision-making by the board or a committee of the board. Researches issues to recommend appropriate course of action (managing and mitigating risk) associated with legal matters affecting the Association. Review and assess liability for Association Contracts. Develops and administers programs such as insurance, trademark and contract review policies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations as appropriate to field. Coordinates efforts with other department managers on cross-functional projects. Responds to member issues including dispute resolution, member terminations, tax, incorporation, trademark applications, constitution and by-laws inquiries, election disputes, election procedures, and insurance. Researches industry trends to implement best practices for the association. Review applications for use of the Association trademarks and monitors and responds to illegal use of trademarks.

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