General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Good360 is Closing the Need Gap to Open Opportunity for All

Join a fast-growing organization with a strong culture and powerful mission! As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving Good360 partners with more than 400 socially responsible companies to source highly needed donated goods and distribute them through our network of more than 100000 diverse nonprofits that support people in 360 is the link between organizations with so much to give and communities in critical need closing that gap and opening new opportunities for all. Since 1983 Good360 has distributed more than $18 billion in needed goods including more than $3 billion in goods in 2025 alone. Good360 has been named the #2 charity on the Forbes list of Americas Top 100 Charities for 2023 and 2024 and has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating.

The organization has also been recognized as both a top workplace in the Washington DC metro area (by the Washington Post) and as a top nonprofit to work for in the United States (by NonProfit Times).

Position Summary

The General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (GC/CCO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing all legal compliance and risk management matters for Good360. The GC/CCO will provide strategic legal counsel to the CEO Board of Directors and senior leadership while ensuring Good360 operates in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role will safeguard the organizations reputation manage legal risks and drive ethical business practices to support Good360s continued growth and impact.

How Good360 is Closing the Need Gap

As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving Good360s mission is to close the need gap by partnering with more than 400 socially responsible companies to source highly needed donated goods and distribute them through our network of more than 100000 diverse nonprofits that support people in 360 is the link between organizations with so much to give and communities in critical need closing that gap and opening new opportunities for all. Good360 has distributed more than $14 billion in needed goods including more than $2.5 billion in goods in 2022 alone. Good360 is the #6 charity on the Forbes list of Americas Top 100 Charities and has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating. The organization has also been recognized as both a top workplace in the Washington DC metro area (by the Washington Post) and as a top nonprofit to work for in the United States (by NonProfit Times).

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

Legal Leadership & Strategy

• Provide expert legal counsel on corporate governance contracts regulatory compliance employment law tax-exempt status and nonprofit regulations.
• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of agreements including corporate partnerships donation agreements vendor contracts and licensing agreements.
• Advise the CEO and Board of Directors on governance best practices fiduciary responsibilities and corporate legal matters.
• Oversee litigation dispute resolution and risk management strategies in collaboration with outside counsel.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop and implement a robust compliance program to ensure adherence to nonprofit and corporate laws including IRS regulations data privacy laws and corporate social responsibility guidelines.
• Ensure Good360 complies with international laws and regulations related to product distribution humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts.
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments that may impact the organization providing proactive guidance on risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead internal investigations related to legal compliance or ethical concerns.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Ethics

• Ensure ethical business practices align with Good360s mission and values.
• Establish policies and training programs to promote compliance awareness among staff and stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal teams to maintain compliance with donor intent supply chain integrity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Key Attributes:

• Strong ethical compass and commitment to Good360s mission.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal and compliance issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.

Direct Reports:

• Director Grants & Contracts
• Compliance Team

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• 10 years of experience in corporate law nonprofit law compliance or related fields.
• Experience in a nonprofit corporate philanthropy supply chain or regulatory compliance environment preferred.
• Deep understanding of tax-exempt regulations corporate governance employment law and contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs in a complex multi-stakeholder organization.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to present complex legal concepts in a clear and actionable manner.

Benefits

Our team is Good360s greatest asset. We recognize that our team members contribute valuable skills knowledge experience and passion that is critical to the pursuit of our mission and our progress toward closing the need gap. That is why we offer our team members numerous perks and benefits including:

• Heath dental and vision coverage programs (including competitive deductible and reimbursement policy)
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage options
• 403B plan with matching
• Generous and flexible paid time off policy
• Volunteer time off policy
• Hybrid work environment

The salary offered will reflect the candidates experience education and alignment with the requirements of the role as well as Good360s internal compensation structure.

Work Location
Hybridbased in our Old Town Alexandria VA office (minimum of two days per week with Tuesday as an anchor day)

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Good360. To help us manage applications efficiently and fairly please submit your application through our online application system. We are unable to consider materials sent outside of this process.