General Counsel & Board Secretary — Nonprofit Governance Leader

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Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) seeks an experienced General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal counsel across the organization and serve as Secretary to CDT's Board of Directors. The General Counsel will guide governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management while advancing CDT's mission to defend civil rights in the digital age.

Reporting to the CEO, the role collaborates with the executive team, Board, and policy leads on complex legal matters, privacy, and advocacy

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