Vice President & General Counsel

Vice President & General Counsel

About the Company

Global nonprofit advancing employment through entrepreneurship, skills training & innovation

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Employees
51-200

Specialties

• entrepreneurship
• skill development
• policy research
• and research & innovation

About the Role

The Company is seeking an inaugural Vice President and General Counsel to provide strategic legal leadership across a global philanthropic enterprise. The role will establish a coherent legal and governance framework and advise senior leadership and boards on governance, philanthropy, international grant-making, partnerships, technology, intellectual property, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk. The General Counsel will help advance the organization’s mission while protecting its fiduciary, legal, regulatory, and reputational interests. Candidates should be seasoned legal executives with strong expertise in nonprofit and foundation law, governance, cross-border philanthropy, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance. Experience with technology, intellectual property, data privacy, and complex international partnerships is also valued. The role calls for exceptional judgment, executive presence, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach, along with a genuine commitment to global impact.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer

Functions

• Legal