Interim General Counsel

Overview

An organization is seeking an Interim General Counsel to support a large philanthropic foundation. This remote role involves partnering with the Chief Operating Officer to oversee the legal function, providing strategic guidance on legal, transactional, and compliance matters, and ensuring continuity across domestic and international grantmaking activities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and compliance matters related to domestic and international grantmaking, including foundation law.
• Develop, review, and implement organizational policies and compliance practices.
• Review, negotiate, and prepare grant-related documents, contracts, and other legal agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on corporate, regulatory, tax, and compliance matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and support legal matters involving international jurisdictions as needed.

Requirements

• Senior-level legal experience serving as a General Counsel or in a comparable legal leadership role.
• Experience with foundation law.
• Experience supporting international grantmaking compliance.
• Experience advising on domestic and international grantmaking legal matters.
• Experience managing a broad range of transactional, legal, and compliance matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting nonprofit or private foundation organizations.
• Experience managing outside counsel relationships.
• Experience with contract review, negotiation, and organizational compliance programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Employees may be eligible for additional benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

• Remote

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and diversity in hiring practices.