Associate General Counsel, Global Grants & Compliance

The Rockefeller Foundation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 278,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

The Rockefeller Foundation in New York City seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide practical, risk-based legal counsel across a broad range of programmatic and operational matters, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel.

You will translate complex requirements into actionable guidance, draft and negotiate major agreements, oversee governance and regulatory matters, and collaborate with senior leadership, program teams, and external partners to advance the Foundation’s mission while

Qualifications

• J.D. required and admitted to the NY Bar.
• 10+ years of legal practice, foundation/nonprofit experience.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice and counsel on complex programmatic matters, enabling the Foundation to advance its objectives in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support grantee and partner due diligence and ongoing monitoring in coordination with the Finance department and the Office of Grants Management.
• Review grants, partnership agreements, and other program-related work for compliance with regulations governing the Foundation and its affiliated entities.
• Develop, review, and update local and global policies and legal templates to ensure compliance with applicable law, consistency across the Foundation, and alignment with organizational practices and values.
• Provide support to Foundation management and staff on grantmaking, event and convening activities, brand and media activations, and other programmatic work at federal, state, and international levels.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements that advance programmatic objectives, including MOUs, contracts, and grant agreements.
• Advise on the Foundation’s global operational activities, including the structuring and review of contracts and purchase agreements.
• Advise on and monitor compliance with policies governing Foundation operations, including intellectual property, artificial intelligence, external communications, registrations, and conflicts of interest.
• Train staff on legal issues and internal policies.
• Review press releases and other media and communications for compliance.
• Support governance and regulatory matters, including Board and committee materials and grant-related reporting required to meet legal, tax, and governance obligations.
• Engage and manage outside counsel on assigned matters, including complex tax, regulatory, and compliance questions.

Skills

Judgment with discretion

Grants and contracts experience

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New York State Bar admitted

Job description

The Rockefeller Foundation in New York City seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide practical, risk-based legal counsel across a broad range of programmatic and operational matters, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel.

You will translate complex requirements into actionable guidance, draft and negotiate major agreements, oversee governance and regulatory matters, and collaborate with senior leadership, program teams, and external partners to advance the Foundation’s mission while