Corporate development Jobs in Norfolk, VA

Are you a detail-oriented and proactive legal professional eager to contribute to a dynamic and mission-driven organization? CFA Institute is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our legal team and support our Associate General Counsel. This role will play a crucial part in legal risk mitigation, contract negotiations, compliance, and regulatory matters. You will also collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across departments such as finance, human resources, and marketing to align policies and procedures with legal best practices.

What Youll Do Provide legal support on a wide range of matters, including risk mitigation, litigation, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property enforcement.

Research and track global laws and regulations affecting the organization, preparing detailed memos and reports.

Assist in investigations, data preservation, litigation discovery, and legal hold processes.

Develop and deliver training materials for various stakeholders on key legal topics.

Serve as a subject matter expert on the legal teams case management system and assist with matter management.

Draft, review, and provide counsel on commercial and collaborative agreements.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, procurement, and business functions.

What Were Looking For Education & Licensing : Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school; active membership in a State Bar and eligibility for a Virginia Bar license (or corporate counsel registration). Virginia State Bar License preferred.

Experience : 0-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Skills & Competencies :

Pragmatic, commercially minded, and adaptable to an evolving legal landscape.

Strong legal research and writing skills.

Highly organized and capable of managing a diverse workload effectively.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Experience with a case management system is a plus.

Multilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

A proactive approachwillingness to ask questions, offer solutions, and think critically.

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position :

Expected salary range : $130,000 - $150,000 per year.

Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits.

All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like :

Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.

Generous leave and time off.

Competitive retirement plans.

Flexible work options.

Wellness, education, and support programs.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click Apply and complete our three-minute application.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics : any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities / qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location.

If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences.

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