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Senior Legal Counsel
@Global Fund for a New Economy
[Hiring] Senior Legal Counsel @Global Fund for a New Economy
Mar 03, 2025 - Global Fund for a New Economy is hiring a remote Senior Legal Counsel. 💸 Salary: competitive, details to be discussed. 📍Location: USA.
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Role Description
The Global Fund for a New Economy (GFNE) seeks a Senior Legal Counsel who will be the primary legal advisor to the organization, providing strategic guidance on governance, compliance, and risk management as the organization transitions to independence. This role will support leadership, programs, and operations on legal matters, including:
- International regulatory frameworks
- Nonprofit governance (501(c)(3) & 501(c)(4))
- Contract negotiations
- Global safety and security issues
Responsibilities
The work will entail a range of activities, including:
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Legal Strategy and Risk Management
- Develop and execute a legal strategy that aligns with organizational goals and long-term mission.
- Advise on potential liability, anticipate legal risks, and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
- Partner with program leads to provide guidance and legal opinion.
- Proactively assess and mitigate legal risks related to governance, contracts, employment, and partnerships.
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Compliance and Governance
- Oversee compliance with U.S. 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations, as well as international nonprofit governance requirements.
- Advise on organizational structure, including assessing the advantages of different registration types for GFNE’s global footprint.
- Support GFNE’s transition from fiscal sponsorship to an independent entity, advising leadership on governance structures and legal considerations.
- Assist in designing operational policies that align with GFNE’s long-term strategic objectives and funding model.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting tax-exempt organizations and international NGOs, ensuring GFNE remains compliant with evolving legal frameworks.
- Partner with the operations team to advise on safety and security across GFNE’s globally distributed workforce.
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Contract Management and Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MoUs, and agreements with funders, partners, vendors, and consultants.
- Track contract terms and conditions and ensure GFNE meets contractual expectations.
- Lead negotiations with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes.
- Assess, analyze, and summarize complex legal documents, making recommendations for necessary revisions or risk mitigation strategies.
- Participate and support due diligence exercises for incoming and outgoing grants.
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Employment and HR Legal Guidance
- Provide legal oversight for global employment practices, working with our People and Culture team to ensure compliance with labor laws in various jurisdictions.
- Guide international hiring, remote work policies, and employee classification to minimize legal risk.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree or equivalent, and a member of the Washington DC, New York, Massachusetts, or California bar.
- Minimum of 10 years of post-degree legal experience, including senior in-house counsel roles.
- Subject matter expertise in nonprofit law, business contracts, employment law (domestic and international), and global office presence.
- Experience working internationally, with a track record of handling legal matters related to corporate governance, data privacy, anti-corruption, compliance, and nonprofit operations.
- Strong familiarity with U.S. 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations, nonprofit governance, and global compliance frameworks.
- Experienced in engaging with executive leadership, boards, external counsel, and regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- A self-starter, agile, and proactive, with experience working in either a start-up or growth-oriented organizational context highly preferable.
- A natural leader with the ability to build trust and relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong listening skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving, working across all levels of the organization.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex legal issues and propose innovative, practical solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and navigate legal ambiguity in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Client-first mentality with a focus on delivering high-quality, actionable legal advice in a timely manner.
- Ability to anticipate the organization’s legal needs and proactively provide guidance that enables strategic decision-making.
- Strong written and verbal communicator, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language for non-legal audiences.
- High level of cultural competency to operate in a Global North and Global South environment, with experience interacting with international governments, legal systems, and diverse stakeholders.
Compensation and terms & conditions
- Location: Remote, but travel is expected to meet colleagues from the Fund, partners, and allied organizations.
- US work authorization is required if this position should be based in the US.
- Working hours: Full-time. Some flexibility will be necessary to ensure effective working with a global team.
- Compensation for this role will be competitive relative to the market in which candidates are based. The Fund is currently determining benefits packages. The details of these will be discussed with candidates in due course.
How to apply
If you wish to be considered for this appointment, please send a CV and cover letter outlining your interest in and relevance to the role. The deadline for applications is 28th Mar 2025.
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competitive, details to be discussed
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USA
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full-time
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Mar 03, 2025
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