Associate General Counsel

Associate General CounselAbout the CompanyInfluential organization providing national college scholarshipsIndustry Non-Profit Organization ManagementType Non ProfitFounded 1964Employees 51-200About the RoleThe Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its legal team. The successful candidate will be a strategic advisor and hands-on practitioner, with a central focus on operational excellence and leveraging technology to build efficient processes for contracting, compliance, and operations. This role requires a self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of complex projects. The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for contract management, records management, internal compliance, strategic advisory, and operational systems. They will also provide legal support across a wide range of matters, with a specialization in the laws applicable to enterprise operations.Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, active admission to at least one state bar, and a minimum of 10 years of legal practice. A strong background in transactional work, compliance, and experience with grantmaking is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a background in areas such as intellectual property, employment law, data privacy, or international compliance, and experience in records and information management. The role requires excellent drafting, negotiation, research, writing, and presentation skills, as well as strong analytical, planning, and project management abilities. The candidate should be a strategic legal partner, with a technology and data mindset, and a commitment to the values of the company, including respect for donor intent, integrity, humility, and a love of humanity.Hiring Manager Title General CounselTravel Percent Less than 10%FunctionsLegal