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About the Role
The Senior Attorney will advise staff and conduct legal research, supporting two of the Foundation’s program areas. This role involves reviewing grant agreements, advising program staff on strategies, anticipating legal issues, and managing outside counsel to assess and mitigate risk.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with program staff to act as counsel on grantmaking activities.
- Conduct legal research on rules applicable to the Foundation’s programmatic work on new and evolving issues.
- Work with outside counsel and grants management on the review of grantee documents to confirm tax status and compliance with applicable rules.
- Participate in program team meetings and convenings to understand relevant programmatic portfolios.
- Develop and implement practical policies and procedures.
- Provide support to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.
- Collaborate with other departments.
Requirements
- Commitment to Freedom Together’s mission.
- Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
- Experience in government, nonprofits, foundations, or a specialized legal practice.
- Admitted to practice in New York State.
- Understanding of nonprofit advocacy and emerging challenges in social justice movements and/or philanthropy.
- Experience adapting complex legal advice to create practical processes and guidance materials.
- Ability to understand Foundation goals and counsel staff on achieving them while considering legal risks and policies.
- Sound judgment and experience managing sensitive and confidential information.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Collaborative and excited to work in a team environment.
- Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Legal research
- Grant agreement review
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Policy and procedure development
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Project management
- Problem-solving
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of legal experience
Education Level
- Law degree (J.D.)
Salary/Compensations
- $220,000-$240,000
Benefits
- Health insurance (100% premium paid for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and family members)
- Paid time off (including last week of the year)
- 401(k) retirement plan with 12% employer contribution
- Inclusive family building reimbursement plan
- Up to $5,000 annually for professional development
- Ability to recommend an annual grant to a nonprofit of choice
About the Company
- The Freedom Together Foundation's mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society.
- Committed to advancing deep, systemic change by supporting movements, leaders, and organizations working for justice across the country.
- Values diversity and an inclusive culture.
- Encourages applications from people with lived experiences and expertise related to programs, and from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Equal Opportunity
- The Freedom Together Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race/ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, age, disability, marital or familial status, or military status in any of its activities or operations.