Senior Counsel, Philanthropy & Compliance

Colorado Psychiatric; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Counsel, Philanthropy at Tides serves as a senior internal legal resource across charitable exempt organizations, advising on grantmaking, donor advised funds, and compliant investment activities. You translate nonprofit law into practical policies, lead cross‑department projects, and mentor LRC staff while modeling Tides' core leadership competencies.

Ideal candidates have a JD, California license, 8+ years in charitable-sector law, and experience with fiscal sponsorship and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and California law license required.
• 8+ years of direct experience in charitable sector law.
• Experience with fiscal sponsorship, exempt organization compliance, and election/advocacy law.
• Ability to lead cross-department projects and manage external counsel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an authoritative internal resource on charitable exempt organization law within the assigned portfolio.
• Advise executive leadership on complex legal grantmaking and investment questions incl. international grants.
• Lead legal vetting of new service offerings and programs for Tides Foundation.
• Review and negotiate contracts and governance documents; develop legal templates and policies.
• Respond to subpoenas and investigations; coordinate with outside counsel.

Skills

Charitable and exempt-organization law

Legal leadership and policy

Written and verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California law license

Job description

The Senior Counsel, Philanthropy at Tides serves as a senior internal legal resource across charitable exempt organizations, advising on grantmaking, donor advised funds, and compliant investment activities. You translate nonprofit law into practical policies, lead cross‑department projects, and mentor LRC staff while modeling Tides' core leadership competencies.

Ideal candidates have a JD, California license, 8+ years in charitable-sector law, and experience with fiscal sponsorship and