Senior Legal Counsel

Briteboundisnational nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences.

Briteboundfulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences philanthropy advocacy thought leadership groundbreaking 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 ones passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.

We are looking foran experienced and strategicattorney to serve asSeniorLegal Counselfor our nonprofit organization. Reporting to the Executive Vice President this role provides comprehensive legalsupportand counsel across the organization and its supported organizations. TheSeniorLegal Counselwill oversee a broad portfolio of corporate legal matters including nonprofit and tax law corporate governance regulatory compliance government relations intellectual property data privacy employment matters and transactional work. This role is both hands-on and advisory requiring sound judgment strong nonprofitexpertise and the ability tooperateeffectively in a mission-driven environment.

WhatYoull Do:

• Provide general corporate legal counsel on matters arising from the day-to-day operations of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.
• Advise onnonprofitgovernancebest 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.
• Provide legal support on employment law matters working closely with human resources and leadership.
• Providelegal guidance on government relations 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 organizations 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 outside counsel and responsibility for the legal budget.