Assistant General Counsel - Global Program Impact

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Posted Feb 17, 2026

Remote · US · Costa Rica · Slovakia Full Time

$107K – $126K/yr

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Overview

An international nonprofit organization is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Global Program Impact to provide legal support and counsel for global projects and network activities. This role focuses on the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS) program, handling general corporate matters, international operations, and contract management and negotiation for professional services and international project collaboration agreements.

This position is remote and open to candidates based in the US, Costa Rica, or Slovakia.

About the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS)

The TCIS works to build more inclusive housing markets addressing the needs of low-income families through over 250 partnerships with financial institutions, manufacturers, retailers, academic and vocational institutes, design firms, media companies, and civil society organizations. Program areas include Housing Finance Systems, Housing Technology and Entrepreneurship, and Construction Decisions and Practices.

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Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft service/vendor agreements, sponsorship agreements, grant agreements, and other contracts, focusing on professional services and international project collaboration.
Research and advise on international structuring matters.
Develop and review legal checklists, content, templates, and forms.
Provide legal advice to Area Offices, National Organizations, and headquarters on governance, contracts, compliance, and risk/litigation avoidance.
Counsel business partners on employment, finance, IT, advocacy, regional safety, safeguarding, and international data privacy.
Research legal issues and prepare memoranda and correspondence related to risk management, compliance, and general legal matters.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 5 years of legal counsel experience with international corporate and contract matters.
Proven in-house legal experience within a corporate environment.
Ability to act as a trusted counsel and thought partner to diverse stakeholders.
Global mindset with willingness and ability to support operations across multiple time zones regularly.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous nonprofit legal experience.

Additional Expectations

Commitment to values of humility, courage, and accountability.
Adherence to safeguarding responsibilities to prevent harassment, exploitation, and abuse, and to protect beneficiaries and communities.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on location, internal equity, qualifications, and experience.
Competitive benefits package varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions, and life insurance.
US salary range: $107,000 - $126,000.
Slovakia salary range: starting at 4,420 euros per month.