Legal Compliance Specialist
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation
providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as
well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than
2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near
Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce
and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We
believe that our greatest strength draws on the different
backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our
employees.Job Summary:Westat is seeking a Legal Compliance
Specialist to work closely with our in-house counsel in providing
day-to-day consultation on legal compliance issues together with
involvement in small- and large-scale corporate compliance/best
practices initiatives. The position has the potential for
increasing autonomy and involvement in company-wide efforts but
will include some more routine administrative responsibilities
associated with a small corporate legal department. This position
has a hybrid work schedule to work 1-2 days onsite at our office in
Rockville, Maryland.Job Responsibilities:--- Research and analyze
legal and compliance issues primarily through on-line reference
resources.--- Assist in-house counsel in providing support to the
project and support functions by applying knowledge of various
legal and compliance standards to common issues within a government
contractor/project research organization with a multistate
presence.--- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing
contracts, correspondence, and other documents (typically from
templates or samples).--- Work closely with practice areas and
corporate support departments on various small- and large-scale
projects, primarily related to on-going legal and compliance
issues.--- Work with in-house counsel and corporate stakeholders in
the development, review, and updating of corporate policies,
guidelines, standard operating procedures, other documents, and
trainings.--- Assist with responding to requests for information,
subpoenas, and litigation/agency actions including document
preparation and data gathering.--- Perform basic clerical duties
including scheduling meetings, organizing, managing and maintaining
legal department files, and preparing mailings, as necessary.---
Maintain database(s) for tracking legal claims.--- Other duties as
assigned.Basic Qualifications:--- A Bachelor's degree inpre-law,
political science, criminal justice, paralegal studies, human
resources, business or related discipline required and at least 3
years of related experience.Preferred Qualifications:--- Juris
doctorate preferred.--- Experience working in a law office,
corporate legal, compliance, or human resources department
desirable.--- Working knowledge of Federal laws governing the
employment relationship (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA,
Executive Order 11246, etc.)--- Basic knowledge and understanding
of privacy laws (FCRA, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.), intellectual
property and/or government procurement law a plus.--- Experience
with maintaining database(s).--- Experience conducting internet and
database (e.g., Westlaw) legal research desirable.Other Required
Qualifications:--- Ability to work in the Microsoft Office
environment with proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
and Teams.--- Demonstrated communication skills.--- Collaboration
with teams, managers and/or clients.--- Organization skills,
including time management ability.--- Detail oriented.Westat offers
a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on
wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements,
employees may participate in:
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