THE 2020 – 2021 GENERAL COUNSEL APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!

ECAASU, the oldest national Asian American student organization in the country, has enjoyed over 40 years of education, advocacy, and activism. We would like to continue this long-standing tradition of success, by opening up the application for the next year’s General Counsel.

We are looking for a lawyer to volunteer their time to take the initiative on ensuring long-term success of ECAASU. We encourage anyone who is interested in contributing to the Asian and Asian American community to apply.

We are looking for a candidate with the qualifications listed below:

  1. Able to provide advice on the legal environment and legal responsibilities
  2. Admission to a State Bar
  3. A strong interest in social justice and education or education reform
  4. Able to work remotely
  5. Can work well collaboratively and independently 
  6. ECAASU-related experience preferred, but not required
  7. Nonprofit-related experience preferred, but not required
  8. For more information, contact us at bod@ecaasu.org

After applications close, interviews will be arranged for the most qualified candidates to further discuss their interest in joining as the General Counsel of ECAASU.


The ECAASU Board of Directors

 

GENERAL COUNSEL

The General Counsel utilizes his or her legal expertise and experience to provide advice and counsel in real time to ECAASU’s Board of Directors, National Board, and Conference Team on a wide range of legal issues. The position will also:

  • Draft and review contracts
  • Oversee general corporate and business law matters, including tax, governance, and compliance
  • Handle affirmative and defensive litigation and external audits and investigations
  • Attend Board of Directors and Committee meetings, as necessary
  • Advise on matters of board and program insurance and liability
  • Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
  • Provide other legal services as needed