Special Projects Coordinator - Legal Services

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking to a legal-minded professional to join its Special Projects Team as Special Projects Coordinator. The team sits within the executive office, reports to the Chief of Staff, and works under the general direction of the Executive Director.  The team supports the organization by coordinating or managing the activities of special projects related to a range of objectives including, but not limited to, program compliance, internal process improvement, and external and government affairs. This particular position also will include a focus on legal services.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist with the implementation of assigned special projects by acting as a liaison between the executive team and departmental or program leadership, tracking action items and timelines, and conducting research and benchmarking;
• Assist with communication and workload management of outside counsel;
• Assist with internal review of contracts agreements between GNRC and external entities;
• Assist with internal review of procurement practices and documents;
• Assist with board/committee operations by drafting and reviewing resolutions and other documents, as requested;  
  
• Provide program staff and subcontractors the necessary training or coaching to ensure comprehension and adherence to relevant policies, laws, statutes, contractual requirements, etc.;
  
• Stay current on landmark legislation or major policies that govern GNRC or its programs and services;
• Stay informed of Tennessee statutes and proposed legislation that may affect GNRC or its local government members; 
• Stay informed of proposed federal legislation and rulemaking that may affect GNRC or its local government members; and
• Assist with internal actions related to compliance with public records requests, litigation holds, and non-discrimination complaints.
  

DEADLINE: For full consideration, internal applicants must apply on or before Friday, December 31, 2025.  Position open until filled.

QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate will have a graduate degree in law and general knowledge of the functions and operations of a council of governments. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in law, paralegal studies, public policy, public administration, political science, or similar fields of study.  The candidate must have demonstrate excellent critical thinking, verbal and written communication, and time management skills. Foreign degrees and credentials will be considered.

REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software is required.  Experience with legal research services platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.) is preferred.

TRAVEL: This position will require travel throughout GNRC’s thirteen county region. A valid driver’s license and/or access to personal transportation is required.

REMOTE WORK: This is not a remote position.  The selected candidate will be expected to work onsite on core business days.  Work from home flexibility is provided, when possible, at the discretion of the Manager.

COMPENSATION: The position is for a full-time salaried employee and is considered exempt from FLSA overtime rules. The minimum starting pay will depend on experience and qualifications.  GNRC offers a fully paid pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System and provides an optional 401k with dollar for dollar match of up to 3% of gross salary.  Inquire for more information about benefits.

ABOUT GNRC: GNRC is the regional council of governments for Nashville and surrounding counties and serves as  one of nine regional state development districts established by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1965.  GNRC also serves as the region’s state/federally-designated Area Agency on Aging & Disability (AAAD), Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and Economic Development District (EDD). More information is available at GNRC.org.  

GNRC is an EOE, AA Employer