General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Position: General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Organizational Overview

Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) and its subsidiary organizations provide, promote, and protect reproductive and sexual health through high quality care, education, and advocacy. Each year, PPNCS provides health care to nearly 100,000 people and health education to more than 55,000 people in the region.

A Key Role in Public Health

Planned Parenthood North Central States believes all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal goals and choose their own path towards a healthier, more meaningful life. That's why they protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of young people and families with empathy, care, and respect. A member of America's most trusted reproductive health care provider, PPNCS is proud to support and operate health centers across a five-state region.

Science-Backed Education and Resources

Planned Parenthood North Central States educators are experts in their field and offer a wide variety of age-appropriate, research-based programs that are tailored to each audience. Each year, they provide health education to more than 55,000 people in the region.

A Leader in the Fight for Reproductive Health, Access, and Rights

PPNCS champions policies that enhance access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive care and education.

Our Mission:

• Ensuring full, healthy lives for all, irrespective of background.
• Delivering inclusive, high-quality sexual and reproductive health care.
• Advocating for policies that protect reproductive rights.
• Offering medically accurate education on human sexuality and relationships.
• Promoting research to improve reproductive health care access.

To learn more: Our Mission.

Our History:

In 1916, the idea of Planned Parenthood began at the first birth control clinic, in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Today, there are nearly 600 Planned Parenthood health centers around the country, operated by 49 local affiliates.

Planned Parenthood is the leading provider of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation's largest provider of sex education. More than two million patients each year rely on Planned Parenthood and its affiliates for expert, innovative, and inclusive health services.

Position Description

Title: General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Organization: Planned Parenthood North Central States

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer & Board of Directors

Location: Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota

Website: Planned Parenthood North Central States

Summary:

The General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for PPNCS oversees and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Legal and Compliance Programs. The General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer will design, implement, audit, and report on the affiliate's compliance programs, ensuring the organization is in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, contractual requirements, and policies. The General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer will inform and advise the CEO, Executive Team Members, and Board of Directors on areas of risk and strategies for risk mitigation. Additionally, when appropriate, the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer will provide legal counsel to the affiliate's ancillary organizations. The General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer is an advocate in implementing our mission of "Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all." They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Questions? Contact BBennett@ppncs.org

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Current, unrestricted Minnesota Attorney license or licensed in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in Minnesota.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a General In-House Council, preferably for a non-profit, and/or five years in private practice.
• Expertise in contracts and/or employment and labor law.

Preferred:

• Health care experience.
• Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations.

Key Requirements:

• Strong commitment to the goals and policies of Planned Parenthood.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with cross functional teams.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to identify issues, collect data, analyze information, and draw valid conclusions.
• Technology skills including computer and applicable software skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and create a positive environment that promotes belonging.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed and motivated with an ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Results-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to effectively respond to inquiries and concerns from stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and the business community.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Overall

• Advises the President/CEO, Executive Leadership Team, the Board of Directors, and other staff as necessary.
• Ensures ethical compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Participates in legal matters where there is subject matter expertise related to corporate governance, healthcare, real estate, contracts, labor relations and employment, patient privacy laws, human resources, insurance, audits, proposed legislation, risk management, and security.
• Drafts, reviews, and tracks legal documents including contracts, leases, and policies and procedures.
• Serves as the primary liaison with outside counsel and on occasion represents the organization in arbitrations and/or legal issues.
• Works in partnership with the external legal counsel for PPNCS and when appropriate, its ancillary organizations.
• Develops and implements special projects as directed by the President and CEO.
• Responsible for overseeing the organization's accreditation process.
• Develops, oversees, and manages an annual budget including external legal fees.
• Identifies and secures pro bono opportunities for legal counsel.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Manages day-to-day operation of the Compliance program - developing, implementing, monitoring, auditing, and reporting on the organization-wide compliance.
• Develops, maintains, and revises policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Provides support to the Board's Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
• Collaborates with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with outside counsel as needed to resolve difficult compliance issues.
• Establishes and provides direction and management of the Compliance Hotline.
• Serves as the affiliate's Privacy Officer.
• Provides oversight of the affiliate's Code of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.
• Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, and policies by evaluating and recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Reports violations or potential violations to enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required.
• Ensures an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Oversees and is responsible for the affiliate's compliance and risk management program, including fraud, waste, and abuse matters.

Legal

• Advises on legal questions and issues that relate to matters involving the affiliate, including litigation, health care law, employment and labor law, legislation, and other matters as appropriate.
• Oversees and provides supervision to legal staff, law clerks, and associate attorneys.
• Serve as liaison to outside legal counsel and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA).
• Reviews contracts, leases, and agreements, and oversees management of contract renewals, notices, and terminations.
• Partners with COO and CFO to ensure annual insurance coverages and coordination of claims.
• Provides guidance related to maintaining the affiliate's 501c3 status.
• Identifies potential areas of legal vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Workplace Values and Commitments

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: Planned Parenthood North Central States has identified a salary range of $250,000-$300,000 for this role. The actual starting salary will be determined based on length and breadth of relevant work experience, credentials, education, special skills, accomplishments, market competitiveness, internal equity, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees.

We aim for a transparent, intentional compensation approach to ensure empowerment that leads to equity. A transparent approach empowers employees to ask questions. An intentional approach is one way to address active and historical bias of marginalized identities.

Benefits and Perks: PPNCS is committed to offering competitive benefits for a total compensation package. Our compensation philosophy is to provide an equitable and competitive compensation strategy to attract, retain, and recognize high-performing employees throughout the organization.

These benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
• HealthiestYou - Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare's network. (ND and SD)
• Proximal Health - Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more

Questions: bbennett@ppncs.org

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*