Senior Legal Counsel

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

Britebound fulfills 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 one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students. 

We are looking for an experienced and strategic attorney to serve as Senior Legal Counsel for our nonprofit organization. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, this role provides comprehensive legal support and counsel across the organization and its supported organizations. The Senior Legal Counsel will oversee a broad portfolio of corporate legal matters, including nonprofit and tax law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, lobbying, intellectual property, data privacy, employment matters, and transactional work.  This role is both hands-on and advisory, requiring sound judgment, strong nonprofit expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a mission-driven environment.  

What You’ll Do:

• Provide general corporate legal counsel on matters arising from the day-to-day operations of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. 
• Advise on nonprofit governance best 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. 
• Provide legal guidance on lobbying, 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 organization’s 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.