Small 50-60 close knit staff, 9000-member specialty association. Average staff tenure is 10 years. Great benefits & working environment.
Office open with most staff currently working 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working remotely. This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliable commute to the office 3 days per week.
AAOMS POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Staff Attorney
STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: General Counsel
OVERVIEW
The Staff Attorney reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with various departments, including HR, operations, and executive leadership, and is responsible for (i) serving as the primary staff support for the Commission on Professional Conduct, (ii) legal review of Association contracts referred by Association departments and the General Counsel, (iii) advising on human resources matters, (iv) assisting the General Counsel with confidential legal issues and AAOMS Board activities, (v) answering inquiries from members on ethical, legal and governmental issues, (vi) performing research and handling transactional matters referred by the General Counsel, and (vii) assisting with governance and policy issues.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Serve as primary support staff to the AAOMS Commission on Professional Conduct (CPC), which includes regular monitoring of state dental board disciplinary actions, preparation of quarterly meeting materials, minutes and Board reports and preparing action item correspondence from meeting decisions to be sent to members.
Assist the AAOMS Board and CPC with updates to the Code of Professional Conduct as necessary to stay current with dental specialty trends.
Provide proactive HR support, including ensuring adherence to all applicable labor laws, reviewing and updating employment policies and handbooks, and advising HR and leadership on legal issues related to hiring, terminations, employee classifications, and benefits.
Deliver legal guidance on workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and employee relations, as well as assisting in handling internal complaints, grievances, and investigations, including coordinating with external counsel when required.
Maintain primary responsibility for reviewing contracts in a timely manner and participate in phone calls with AAOMS staff and other party contacts when necessary to advance negotiations.
Assist General Counsel with issues arising from dental and medical boards, legislative and regulatory positions, organizational and governance policies, and other areas of the dental profession.
Assist General Counsel with issues relevant to the specialty, including scope of practice, licensing and communicating with the public; support legal aspects of the organization’s advocacy efforts.
Provide comprehensive legal support for corporate governance, encompassing document drafting and maintenance, board and committee meeting assistance, and risk management support.
Assist General Counsel with Association intellectual property matters, including initial trademark searches, USPTO registrations, copyright protection and cease and desist letters.
Provide legal review for in-house matters to various AAOMS departments, such as Marketing and Communications, Meetings and Exhibits, and Continuing Education.
Respond to member inquiries on legal, ethical and governmental issues, and recommend appropriate action when necessary.
Provide proactive legal education and compliance updates through staff training on relevant topics and continuous monitoring of legal trends impacting the organization.
Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned by the General Counsel.
Salary Range $100,000-$110,000 per year
Benefits:
Medical insurance with prescription drug coverage
Dental Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401K plan with matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Flexible schedule
Hybrid work schedule
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate with Illinois licensure, 2-5+ years of relevant legal experience (nonprofit/association/corporate preferred), and strong expertise in nonprofit/association law, corporate governance, contracts, employment law, and risk management
Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills are essential
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to balance legal risk with organization needs
Ability to work independently but collaboratively with cross-functional teams
About American Assn of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Established in 1918, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the professional organization representing more than 9,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States, supports its members' ability to practice their specialty through education, research, and advocacy. AAOMS members comply with rigorous continuing education requirements and submit to periodic office examinations, ensuring the public that all office procedures and personnel meet stringent national standards.
