Job Description
Job Title: General Counsel
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: Paralegal
Reporting to Title: VP, Operations
Hiring Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000
POSITION SUMMARY
The Legal team manages and oversees all legal work for BFF and CEF, advises the Boards and management of both entities, supports grantmaking and other organizational activities, manages legal risk, and ensures compliance with laws governing private foundations and affiliated 501(c)(4) organizations.
The General Counsel leads a small legal team and is responsible for providing legal guidance and advice to the Bainum Family Foundation (including its single-member LLC the Bainum Foundation Farm) and the Children’s Equity Fund. Under the direction of the VP, Operations, this individual will manage and lead all legal matters related to grantmaking, contracts, risk management, compliance (with a particular focus on c3/c4 compliance), internal policy development or review, and analysis of the variety of legal issues that arise across the entities. This individual will also provide support for corporate governance, tax and investment matters as needed and will represent the Legal team in cross-departmental working groups and committees. The General Counsel works closely with other teams to oversee and manage the organizations’ legal and compliance needs. The individual in this role has deep knowledge of the legal requirements governing private foundations and 501(c)(4) entities, including IRS rules and federal, state and local lobbying and campaign finance regulations.
This role requires excellent judgment, the ability to work across all levels and departments of the entities, the ability to evaluate and advise on risk, and the ability to make decisions and recommendations on complex matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal, Compliance and Risk
Governance
Leadership
Other responsibilities
Qualifications
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equivalent combinations of work experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will also be considered.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described below are representative of the requirements by an employee for the successful performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may occur to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to sit and use their hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position will be performed in a hybrid workplace with a mix of in-office and remote work. The in-office work environment is typical of an office setting. The noise level is usually quiet. Remote work requires logging onto your computer at home during work hours, responding to emails, and participating in video calls and meetings throughout the day; therefore, access to high-speed, reliable internet is crucial. The Foundation provides all required equipment and supplies to undertake the tasks of the job at home, including laptop, monitors, and other accessories, which are shipped to the employee’s home.
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