Job Description

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will provide legal counsel and strategic guidance for officers, management, and employees of the KIPP Foundation.

• Provide thought partnership and support on a variety of legal matters including: employment law, corporate governance, intellectual property, contracts, and regulatory compliance;
• Assist with internal investigations;
• Coordinate with KIPP Foundation teams on a variety of legal matters, including responding to legal inquiries and reviewing documents for legal form and mitigating risk;
• Assisting in the management of litigation and regulatory activity;
• Drive the continuous improvement of standard form agreements, legal processes, and document management; and,
• Assist with drafting legal policies, presentations, reports, and correspondence

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the employee.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Adaptiveness, Flexibility
• Planning & Executing

Requirements/Experience

• Juris Doctorate, current state bar membership, and at least four years of experience as a law firm associate or in-house counsel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment with the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP Foundation mission for high quality public education for all
• Ability to be flexible and demonstrate humility

Location & Employment Status

We are currently working in a telework environment because of COVID-19. The preference is that this position be based in the San Francisco Bay area. This is a full time, exempt position.

Compensation and Benefits 

KIPP offers competitive salary commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package, generous vacation and PTO, 401k retirement plan with both pre- and post-tax options, as well as gym reimbursement, flexible spending account (FSA), and cell phone reimbursement are also offered by KIPP. 

KIPP Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.