Job Details

Associate General Counsel

About the Company

Thriving foundation supporting clean energy initiatives

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2020

Employees
11-50

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The successful candidate will be a senior legal professional with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and a minimum of 10 years of legal practice, including significant in-house or foundation experience. The role is pivotal in providing strategic legal counsel and ensuring the organization's legal matters align with its mission. Key responsibilities include transactional work, grantmaking, nonprofit governance, and compliance. The Associate General Counsel will also be involved in managing external legal relationships, training and development, and supporting the governance of affiliated entities.Applicants for the Associate General Counsel position at the company should have a strong background in legal and compliance matters, with a focus on proactive risk management and the ability to work autonomously on complex projects. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in legal leadership, the ability to balance compliance with strategic flexibility, and a commitment to the values of the organization. Essential competencies include development, collaboration, innovation, adaptability, conflict management, and productivity. While not mandatory, a background in intellectual property, employment law, data privacy, or international compliance is preferred. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to translate legal nuances into practical, mission-aligned guidance, and will be adept at building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships.

Hiring Manager Title
General Counsel

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Legal