Associate General Counsel, Global Risk and Corporate Compliance

Overview

This role is part of the Legal, Risk and Compliance team and reports to the Deputy General Counsel. The position supports legal, risk, and compliance programs across nonprofit and for-profit entities, advising teams across a global organization.

The role provides counsel on legal, risk management, compliance, governance, employment, privacy, and technology matters affecting operations in multiple jurisdictions (U.S., Colombia, India, Singapore).

Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid) or remote within the Eastern Time Zone.

Responsibilities

Risk Management and Compliance

• Support legal, risk, and compliance across nonprofit and for-profit entities.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring risk and compliance management programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting operations globally.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, investigations, and compliance reporting activities.

Privacy, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence

• Advise on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity matters.
• Review and negotiate technology, SaaS, software licensing, and vendor agreements.
• Support governance and risk assessments related to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
• Assist with development and implementation of AI policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with technology and information security teams to address legal and compliance risks.

Employment and Immigration

• Advise on employment matters internationally, including staffing approach, work permits and residency requirements, compensation structures, performance management, accommodations, and separations.
• Support drafting and review of global and jurisdiction-specific HR policies and procedures, reporting, offer letters, employment, and separation agreements.
• Advise on immigration strategy for workforce transitions, entity restructuring, and employer sponsorship, including visas (H-1B, L-1, TN, etc.), green card petitions (I-140, EB-1, PERM, etc.), and related programs.
• Manage immigration and international mobility matters with outside counsel.
• Assist with employment-related disputes.

Corporate Governance

• Support the Board of Directors and Board Committees on governance matters.
• Prepare and review resolutions, committee materials, governance policies, and corporate records.
• Support governance and corporate maintenance activities for U.S. and international entities.
• Support annual filings and other corporate compliance requirements.

Contractual and Strategic Matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements and documents related to global operations and programmatic initiatives.
• Advise business teams on contractual, operational, and legal risks.
• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel as needed.
• Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Training and Policy Development

• Develop and deliver training programs on legal, risk, compliance, ethics, governance, employment, privacy, and technology topics.
• Draft, update, maintain, and support implementation of organizational policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and responsible risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5 or more years of relevant legal experience with a large U.S. nonprofit, financial services company and/or a U.S. law firm.
• Strongly preferred experience in several of the following:
  • Legal entity management / corporate law
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Employment law / immigration
  • Risk management and reporting
  • Privacy and data protection
  • Artificial intelligence governance
  • Technology transactions
  • Policy development
• Excellent contract negotiation, risk and compliance management, and policy drafting skills.
• Exceptional strategic, problem-solving, and clear communication abilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, financial institutions, SEC registered investment advisers, or other regulated financial services companies.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions (U.S., Colombia, India, Singapore) and with international operations.
• Familiarity with board governance and corporate secretary matters.
• Interest in financial inclusion, impact investing, and international development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $130K - $160K
• The salary range is a general guideline. Base salary offers are determined based on scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, training, skills, location, current market conditions, and internal pay alignment.
• Total compensation includes base salary, a discretionary merit-based bonus, and benefits including:
  • Health insurance (90% employer funded)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (up to 7.5% employer match)
  • Paid holidays and paid time-off for vacation plus personal days, as well as sick days.

Equal Opportunity

This organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.