Senior Corporate Counsel & Governance Director

CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

California Farm Bureau seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide legal advice, governance guidance, and strategic counsel on corporate, nonprofit, labor, employment, and contract matters affecting a statewide agricultural membership organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong California labor and employment law expertise, plus corporate governance, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance, supporting leadership and county Farm Bureaus in a collaborative, high-performing

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Minimum of 3–7 years of legal experience in corporate law, nonprofit law, labor and employment law, or a combination thereof.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Strong knowledge of California corporate law, nonprofit governance, California labor and employment law, and board governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership and boards on governance matters, fiduciary duties, and organizational compliance.
• Draft, review, and revise bylaws, governance policies, resolutions, and board procedures.
• Counsel executive leadership regarding nonprofit corporate laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on parliamentary procedures and board meeting protocols.
• Support board and committee meetings, governance initiatives, and organizational decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with California nonprofit corporation requirements and related reporting obligations.
• Monitor, interpret, and analyze legislative developments affecting California agriculture and employment practices.
• Advise county Farm Bureaus and agricultural stakeholders on California labor, employment, and agricultural laws.
• Partner with HR to provide employment-related guidance and resources to county Farm Bureaus.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts including vendor, service, sponsorship, licensing, real estate, and software.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Regulatory analysis

Communication to non-lawyers

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

Job description

California Farm Bureau seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide legal advice, governance guidance, and strategic counsel on corporate, nonprofit, labor, employment, and contract matters affecting a statewide agricultural membership organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong California labor and employment law expertise, plus corporate governance, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance, supporting leadership and county Farm Bureaus in a collaborative, high-performing