General Legal Counsel

Esalen Institute; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Esalen Institute is seeking a seasoned General Legal Counsel to act as a primary advisor at its center for human potential. This mission-driven role interfaces with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board to balance organizational risk with the realities of a nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities include governance, contracts, regulatory compliance, and guiding policy development to promote accountability and ethical conduct while supporting transformative work.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• 7–10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Significant experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, or values-based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
• Oversee nonprofit governance, employment and labor law, land stewardship, and risk management.
• Draft and negotiate complex service and faculty agreements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at federal and state levels and advise on policy development.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Leadership communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; Active license to practice law in California; 7–10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience; Significant experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, or values-based organizations.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: General Legal CounselCategory: JobsOrganiser: Esalen InstituteDescription:The Esalen Institute is seeking a seasoned General Legal Counsel to serve as a primary advisor at its center for human potential. This mission-driven role operates at the intersection of law, philosophy, and culture, providing comprehensive legal guidance to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors. The position is designed for a legal professional who approaches their work with a pragmatic and thoughtful mindset, balancing organizational risk with the unique operational realities of a non-traditional nonprofit environment.The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing a wide array of legal functions, including nonprofit governance, employment and labor law, land stewardship, and risk management. Key tasks include drafting and negotiating complex service and faculty agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance at federal and state levels, and partnering with leadership to develop policies that promote accountability and ethical conduct. The role offers an opportunity to align professional legal expertise with a mission focused on personal and social transformative change.Deadline: Not specifiedLocation: United States (North Charleston, SC)Fees: NoneContact Information: Not specified

• * Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• * Active license to practice law in California.
• * 7–10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience with demonstrated ownership of complex matters.
• * Significant experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, or values-based organizations (or equivalent in-house experience).
• * Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• * Proven ability to advise senior leadership and boards by translating legal theory into practical operational options.