Legal Affairs Specialist

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is dedicated to advancing the care of critically ill patients, and they are seeking a Legal Affairs Specialist to support their legal, compliance, and governance functions. This role involves contract management, regulatory compliance, and providing legal support to various organizational processes. Responsibilities Supports contract lifecycle management, including intake, review, redlining, tracking, and archiving. Maintains and improves the contract lifecycle process, including templates, version control, approval workflows, and contract repository management Reviews standard agreements and brings potential issues forward for general counsel review Serves as secondary legal point of contact to maintain continuity of contracts, compliance, and regulatory deadlines Maintains updated legal process documentation and contract lifecycle procedures to ensure seamless coverage Supports copyright, permissions, licensing issues, and intellectual property inquiries related to publications, research, and educational content Supports trademark applications, renewals, and usage guidelines Supports the Society’s disclosure processes Reviews disclosures for completeness, identifies legal or ethical concerns, and escalates issues as appropriate Assists with board materials, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and policy updates Maintains bylaws and Council policies Supports the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, ensuring regulatory compliance and the development of a diverse volunteer workforce Maintains legal records, filings, and contract archives in accordance with the organizational document retention policy Ensures proper archiving of legal documents, board materials, and corporate filings Other Duties as Assigned to Carry out the Mission and Vision of SCCM Skills Paralegal certificate or paralegal experiences Exceptional organizational, writing, and analytical skills Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and document management systems Strong attention to detail, excellent judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business, public administration, or related field preferred Experience in a legal, compliance, contract management, or governance-related role, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization Benefits Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor. Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected. Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family. Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement. Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development. Company Overview SCCM is a non-profit multidisciplinary, multispecialty, international organization. It was founded in 1970, and is headquartered in Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is