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American Heart Association Sr. Legal Counsel, International in Dallas, Texas
Overview
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Legal Counsel – International in Dallas, Texas, preferred; other locations considered
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the VP, Deputy General Counsel, this attorney will function primarily as legal support to the Association’s international business operations, as well as a moderate load of domestic (US) corporate sponsorship agreements of average complexity from across the enterprise. Legal matters span across all international business issues, from trademark rights to contracting with foreign governmental entities, foreign labor and employment law issues, anti-money laundering and FCPA compliance, and licensing, registrations, and regulatory and tax compliance required to conduct business in other countries. As with other members of the legal team, you will work closely with multiple departments and entities in the Association’s group of entities, such as Finance, International Healthcare Business Solutions, HR, Business Technology, and Communications.
The successful candidate will be a fast-learning, creative problem-solving, relationship-developing professional who appreciates having a worthy mission to support through various delivery models.
Qualifications
Professional License/specialized Training
Licensed to practice law without restriction in Texas (other jurisdictions may be considered)
Eight (8) years of related experience as an attorney in contract drafting and negotiation and reviewing skills with working knowledge of intellectual property law, trademark, regulatory compliance issues, corporate governance, registration, and formation, and, ideally, healthcare facility operations and quality improvement programs
Actual substantive experience with international business contracts
Experience managing outside counsel or local counsel in a variety of legal matters, ideally with international business activities
Arabic language fluency and ability to negotiate and draft Arabic language agreements.
Have working understanding of US IRS regulations and guidance for 501(c)(3) public charities to be able to deliver general legal support to the American Heart Association enterprise, including its for-profit subsidiary entities
Able to shift quickly between substantive issues and work with a broad range of personalities under short-term constraints in this challenging and stimulating role
Experienced negotiator for technology product and services agreements, typically with healthcare systems, government agencies and post-secondary institutions in other countries, initially focused on the Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region
Understand data privacy, cross-border data transfers, data use and patient consents, intellectual property and import/export laws related to training equipment and digital course content
Understand permanent establishment risks and general tax considerations for international activities, including transfer pricing, direct and indirect taxes
Negotiate digital content license agreements
Support, direct and oversee local counsel and other subject matter experts across multiple jurisdictions
Strong legal writing skills
Work collaboratively and dynamically with other attorneys, inhouse and out, and a full range of staff from across the Association
Ability to digest complex material into easily consumed content for non-legal staff and deliver training and informational presentations
Well-organized and attentive to details, including administrative tasks
Ability up to travel 30% local and overnight stay domestic and international
Preferred Experience:
Familiarity with international research and publications
Experience supervising non-lawyers, law students, and junior lawyers
Experience with GDPR and similar data privacy laws outside the U.S.
Experience with business structures and “corporate veil” issues among related entities
Experience with intellectual property rights/rights in data licensing agreements
Experience with commercial contracts with at least one party in the Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region
Working knowledge of trademark and copyright law
Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 3 weeks ago (5/2/2025 5:43 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-15801
Job Category Legal
Position Type Full Time