[Hiring] Legal Drafting Senior Coordinator @Heifer International

Role Description

The Legal Drafting Senior Coordinator supports Heifer’s Legal Services department by drafting, reviewing, revising, and improving contracts, grant agreements, policies, procedures, training materials, and other transactional documents used in the jurisdictions where Heifer operates. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney, the Legal Drafting Senior Coordinator applies approved templates and standards, identifies issues for escalation, coordinates with internal stakeholders and local counsel, and supports negotiation, approval, and execution. The Legal Drafting Manager will collaborate with all of Heifer’s areas in this role, including the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Professional fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to read, write, and discuss complex contractual and business matters in both languages, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree related to writing, business, and/or the legal field.
• Minimum 6-7 years of substantive experience in drafting, reviewing, and improving contracts and grant agreements, including experience handling increasingly complex agreements with substantial independence.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to read, write, and discuss complex contractual and business matters in both languages.
• Ability to draft, review, and improve contracts and grant agreements in a dynamic, demanding environment.

Requirements

• Exceptional drafting, editing, proofreading, and plain-language communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and experience using organization-approved AI-assisted drafting and document-review tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage administrative matters, including grant/contract workflow and database.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Drafting, Reviewing, and Improving Legal Documents (70%)
  • Drafting, reviewing, and improving various contracts, grant agreements, and transactional documents, under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney.
  • Deliverables include:
    • Independent Contractor Agreements
    • Grant and Project-related Agreements
    • Memoranda of Understanding
    • Confidentiality Agreements
    • Employment/Separation Agreements
    • License Agreements
    • Software/SaaS Agreements
    • Cooperation Agreements
    • Lease Agreements
    • Loan Agreements
    • Promissory Notes
    • Construction Agreements
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Waivers
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Training Materials
    • Best Practices
    • Various other agreements and legal documents
• Training on Legal Contracts and Grants (20%)
  • Prepare and provide staff trainings on grant and contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
  • Train Contract Specialists and other staff in matters related to contracts and grant agreements.
  • Create, implement, and conduct other various grant and contract trainings.
• Miscellaneous Legal Tasks (10%)
  • Assist in maintaining legal templates.
  • Assist in developing best practices.
  • Review and verify invoices.
  • May perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits including Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Saving Account.
• Employee assistance program.
• 403(b) retirement plan (match 1% employee to 2% employer up to a maximum of 4% match + 3% employer discretionary contribution regardless of employee contribution).
• 22 vacation days in addition to 12 statutory and discretionary holidays, and 10 sick days per year.
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• Professional development and annual merit increase opportunities.
• Optional critical illness insurance, legal assistance plan, and pet protection.
• And more!

Salary Information

The U.S. salary range for this position is $82,000 to $92,000. Placement within the range will be based on the experience and competency level of the candidate. Please submit a technical writing sample which demonstrates your expertise in legal drafting.