Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

General Counsel

Confidential

General Counsel

About the Company

Premier donor-advised community foundation

Industry
Philanthropy

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2007

Employees
51-200

Categories

  • Non-Profit & Philanthropy
  • Silicon Valley Community Foundation
  • Svcf
  • Charity
  • Communities
  • Non Profit

Specialties

  • philanthropy
  • charitable giving
  • grantmaking
  • community convening
  • corporate responsibility
  • research
  • and public policy

About the Role

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to join its Executive Leadership Team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in structuring donor and grant agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and managing a range of legal and risk management issues. This includes serving as in-house legal counsel on business practices and foundation matters, overseeing complex contractual, litigation, tax, and regulatory issues, and assisting with governance policies. The General Counsel will also be responsible for enterprise risk management, maintaining high ethical standards, and providing strategic legal guidance to support the organization's mission. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should have a J.D. with a minimum of 15 years' of senior legal experience, with a focus on trusts and estates. Experience with the laws applicable to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations is essential. The role requires a professional with a proven track record in legal management, advanced research skills, and the ability to exercise strategic judgment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills are necessary, as is the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community philanthropy, knowledge of nonprofit governance laws, and a commitment to the organization's mission of promoting philanthropy and improving the quality of life in the region.

Hiring Manager Title
President and CEO

Functions

  • Legal
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the General Counsel in Mountain View, CA vacancy
  • $218.8k - $340.68k

     ...but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary As Associate General Counsel, Product and Consumer, you will lead the legal team supporting Rivian's entire consumer journey - from vehicle sales, financing... 
    Suggested
    Contract work
    Fixed term contract
    Local area
    Shift work

    Rivian

    Palo Alto, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...grade, data-aware, and outcome-driven.About This OpportunityUniphore is looking for a highly skilled and business-minded Associate General Counsel - Commercial to lead and scale our global commercial efforts.This is a high-visibility, hands-on role that sits at the... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Contract work

    Uniphore

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • $100 per hour

    A nonprofit legal services provider in California seeks experienced attorneys offering independent legal counsel. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in commercial law from top firms or in-house positions. The role allows attorneys to set their own... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay

    Talking Tree

    Sunnyvale, CA
    2 days ago
  • $250k

     ...Who We’re Looking For Experienced fractional commercial counsel running their own independent practice, with at least 5 years of...  ...years as in‑house counsel at a Fortune 500 company ~3+ years as General Counsel ~3+ years as a federal government attorney ~ Law professor... 
    Suggested
    Contract work

    Talking Tree

    Sunnyvale, CA
    4 days ago
  • $266k - $360k

     ...Assistant General Counsel, Employment – Mountain View, California, United States – Direct Hire. Our client, a global technology leader serving millions of consumers and corporations, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Employment to join its highly visible employment... 
    Suggested
    Local area

    Tru Staffing Inc

    Mountain View, CA
    1 day ago
  • $266k - $360k

     ...prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.Job OverviewCome join Intuit as an Assistant General Counsel, Employment Counsel! Our Employment Legal team provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel on Intuit’s most strategic workforce... 
    Local area
    Worldwide
    3 days per week

    Intuit

    Mountain View, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Assistant General Counsel, Employment About the Company A global technology leader serving millions of consumers and corporations. Industry Information Technology and Services Type Public Company About the Role The Company is in search... 

    Confidential

    Mountain View, CA
    5 days ago
  • $266k - $360k

     ...Come join Intuit as an Assistant General Counsel, Employment Counsel! Our Employment Legal team provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel on Intuit's most strategic workforce matters, partnering closely with People & Places leaders, and helping Intuit navigate... 
    Local area
    3 days per week

    Intuit Inc.

    Mountain View, CA
    1 day ago
  • $295k - $370k

     ...landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!Position Overview:Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will provide strategic legal support across corporate, healthcare regulatory, and other... 
    Local area

    Ceribell

    Sunnyvale, CA
    2 days ago
  • Who We Are Odyssey is an AI lab pioneering general world models: causal, multimodal systems that learn to predict and interact with the...  ...our first in-house legal lead. We need a generalist General Counsel who can operate at the bleeding edge of AI, taking the full legal... 

    Odyssey

    Palo Alto, CA
    4 days ago
  • $170k - $225k

     ...General Counsel's Office — New Business Intake & Conflicts Clearance Associate Attorney Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; Palo Alto, California; Washington, D.C.; Wilmington, Delaware (Hybrid or Remote... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Weekend work

    Direct Counsel

    Palo Alto, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary Function of Position Draft, provide counsel on, analyze, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (including for marketing, research, customer training, and health... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours
    3 days per week

    Intuitive

    Sunnyvale, CA
    2 days ago
  • $293.9k - $367.4k

     ...supports and celebrates all of our team members.The RoleArcher Aviation is seeking an experienced, highly-motivated Associate General Counsel, Head of Employment to join our Legal team. This is a critical role designed for a legal professional who thrives at the intersection... 
    Contract work
    Local area
    Shift work

    Archer Aviation

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...technologies, and enterprise‑grade blockchain infrastructure. Blockstream is seeking an experienced, strategic, and business‑oriented General Counsel to lead the company’s global legal, compliance, and regulatory functions. This executive leadership role will serve as a key... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Remote work
    2 days per week
    3 days per week

    Blockstream

    Menlo Park, CA
    1 day ago
  • $151.1k - $277k

     ...through closing and integration, including transaction structuring; drafting and negotiating definitive agreements; managing outside counsel; advising on integration‑related legal, governance, and risk issues; and supporting equity and debt financings and strategic... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area

    The Trade Desk

    San Jose, CA
    4 days ago
  • $160k - $235k

     ...Associate General Counsel Type: Direct Hire Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid) – Relocation required if not a commutable distance from San Jose Salary: $160K – $235K annually (DOE) About the Role We are partnered with California’s largest investor-owned water utility — the... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Relocation

    INNOVATION CONSULTING INC

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Associate General Counsel, Corporate About the Company Industry-changing web development platform Industry Computer Software Type Privately Held, VC-backed Founded 2012 Employees 501-1000 Funding $200+ million Categories... 

    Confidential

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $225k - $300k

     ...Associate General Counsel, Hardware and Data San Jose, CA Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human-level intelligence. Our robots are engineered to perform... 
    Work at office

    Figure

    San Jose, CA
    4 days ago
  • $300k - $396k

     ...team plays a critical role in enabling growth while managing regulatory, consumer, privacy, and commercial risk. The Associate General Counsel, Product & Commercial serves as a primary legal partner to the teams responsible for the Beast Membership program and Global Creator... 
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    MrBeast

    San Jose, CA
    2 days ago
  • $230k - $250k

    Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for anAssociate General Counsel, Energy & Regulatoryto join our Legal team.Position DescriptionThe Associate General Counsel, Energy & Regulatory will play a critical role helping us navigate a wide range of energy-related... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Oklo

    Santa Clara, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.Summary: Reporting into our SVP, Legal, the Associate General Counsel will lead the commercial legal function with primary responsibility to support our first U.S. product launch. This individual serves... 
    Full time
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Orca Bio

    Menlo Park, CA
    10 hours ago
  •  ...General Counsel About the Company Respected organization providing quality healthcare Industry Hospital & Health Care Type Privately Held, VC-backed Founded 2021 Employees 51-200 Funding $26-$50 million Categories... 

    Confidential

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Deputy General Counsel About the Company Leading digital advertising platform Industry Marketing and Advertising Type Privately Held Founded 2010 Employees 201-500 Categories Apps Hardware Internet Internet... 

    Confidential

    San Jose, CA
    4 days ago
  • $200k - $351k

    ## Assistant General CounselSan Jose, California, United States of AmericaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob IDJR105078**Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for *all*.**Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Relocation

    Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn Bhd

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  • $217k - $255k

     ...to manage and execute on multiple complex legal matters in a timely manner Ability to effectively manage legal budgets and outside counsel on a variety of different matters What we offer Challenging, high‐impact work to grow your career. Performance‐driven compensation... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    3 days per week

    Robinhood

    Menlo Park, CA
    1 day ago
  • $135k - $200k

     ...legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Palantir can continue to drive positive impact in the world. As Corporate Counsel, you will serve as a key advisor on corporate governance and securities matters, leveraging your public company experience to... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Work from home
    Relocation package

    Palantir Technologies

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $142.6k - $213.8k

    ABOUT THE TEAMThe Rubrik corporate legal team is looking for an energetic and talented Corporate Counsel with a passion for working on corporate securities, transactions and compliance matters and driving business in a fast-paced in-house environment. This position reports... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    3 days per week

    Rubrik

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $169.3k - $229k

    Help shape the future of consumer technology at Amazon.Amazon Devices Legal is seeking an experienced Product Counsel to support Kindle and other innovative consumer technology products. In this role, you will partner closely with product, engineering, privacy, public policy... 
    Private practice
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Amazon

    Sunnyvale, CA
    2 days ago
  • $169.3k - $229k

     ...the Devices patent team, you'll work directly with product managers, developers, engineers, and scientists to identify, protect, and counsel on intellectual property across a growing US and foreign patent portfolio — becoming a trusted advisor to the teams building new... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Amazon

    Sunnyvale, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Assistant General Counsel About the Company Prominent developer, owner & operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects Industry Oil & Energy Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded 2017 Employees 51-20... 
    Contract work

    Confidential

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to General Counsel. Be the first to apply!