Overview: We are looking for an experienced and strategic attorney to serve as Vice President, Legal for our nonprofit organization. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, this newly configured role provides comprehensive legal support and counsel across the organization and its supported organizations. The Vice President, Legal will oversee a broad portfolio of corporate legal matters, including nonprofit and tax law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, lobbying, intellectual property, data privacy, employment matters, and transactional work

THE ROLE: Attorney – Vice President, Legal

Britebound is a national non-profit with a mission to support middle and high school learners to explore their interests, experience potential careers, and navigate a path to a meaningful and rewarding future. We fulfill our mission through free digital-first experiences, grantmaking, policy advocacy, research, and impact investing.

We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic attorney to serve as Vice President, Legal for our nonprofit organization. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, this role provides comprehensive legal support and counsel across the organization and its supported organizations. The Vice President, Legal will oversee a broad portfolio of corporate legal matters, including nonprofit and tax law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, lobbying, intellectual property, data privacy, employment matters, and transactional work.

Both hands-on and advisory, the Vice President, Legal role represents an exciting opportunity for a strong legal generalist with expertise in nonprofit law, sound judgment and collaboration, and the ability to operate effectively in a nimble and mission-driven environment. You’ll be joining Britebound in a moment of growth and expanding positive impact on the lives, and future career prospects, of American students.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide general corporate legal counsel on matters arising from the day-to-day operations of a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with multiple entities.

• Advise on nonprofit governance best practices, including bylaws, policies, board structures, fiduciary duties, and conflicts of interest, to ensure continued compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements.

• Serve as legal advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on governance, risk management, and regulatory matters.

• Engage as a strategic colleague and full member of the Executive Leadership Team.

• Provide legal support on employment law matters, working closely with human resources and leadership.

• Provide legal guidance on lobbying, advocacy, and other regulatory compliance matters applicable to nonprofit organizations.

• Oversee domestic data privacy and data protection compliance, including advising on applicable laws and supporting the development and maintenance of compliance programs.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts.

• Manage the organization’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and licensing arrangements.

• Conduct legal research and analysis and provide clear, actionable legal advice across a broad range of issues.

• Manage legal operations, including engagement and oversight of in-house Legal Counsel and outside counsel; effectively and responsibly coordinate the legal budget.

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Expirationdate

2027-01-24 00:00:00

Url

https://impactopportunity.org/job/9565/attorney-vice-president-legal-at-britebound/

Remote

hybrid

Salaryfrom

230000

Salaryto

260000

Companydescription

Connecting Talent & Mission

Companywebsite

https://viewcrestadvisors.com/

Companylocation

Boston, MA, USA

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