Corporate Counsel, Board Affairs

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, working with the Corporate Secretariesto:

• Advise seniorstaff,Board liaisons, and directorsin support of aninformed andengaged Board of Directors

• Manage the Board Affairs workplan and theschedule of internal deadlines

• Overseethe PBSBoard electionsprocess

• Supportorientation and ongoing education forPBS Board and PBSF Boardmembers

• Working with Board committee liaisons, provide comprehensive support for the PBS and PBSF Boards and all committees. Work includes draftingagendas, minutes, correspondence,issue papers,Board policies,and other related documents

• Maintain and update corporate governance documents for PBS, PBS Foundation, and PBS’s subsidiaries

• Maintain all corporate governance records, Board and committee minutes, and official histories to ensure regulatory compliance and continuity of corporate memory

• Establish strong working relationships with colleagueswithin theBoard Affairs teamandtheOffice ofthe Chief Legal Officer,PBS and PBSFexecutives,othercolleagues,andBoard members

• Work effectively with other departments to plan meetings of the Boards of Directors and committees

• Advise Corporate Secretary on compliance with Board-related Conflicts ofInterestPolicy

• Manage implementation of PBS’s internal Conflicts of Interest Policy

• Maintainan ongoing working knowledge of nonprofit governance laws

• Liaise with and supervise outside counselregardinggovernance issues

• Supervise and manageOCLO team supporting board affairs matters

• Working directlywith internal clients,negotiateanddrafta variety of contracts

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements for success:

• At least8years’relevantcorporate governanceexperience in a law firm and/or in-house board affairs team, with in-house experience in anationalnonprofitenvironment preferred.

• Ability toestablishcredibility with Board members and senior management anddemonstratedabilityto work well with colleagues at every level.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment andanalyzeandmakerecommendations oncomplexand sensitive matters.

• Experiencenegotiatingcomplexcontracts, includingprovenability to assess andadvise internal clients on mitigating risk in commercial transactions.

• Demonstrated successwithproblem solving in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• J.D. and strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school andBaradmissionand eligible for admissionas full bar member or as corporate counsel in Virginia.

• Must live within commuting distance of PBS’sArlington,VA headquarters.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employerin accordance withthe EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.