Staff Attorney — Hybrid, Impact-Driven Nonprofit

Australia-Employment; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work environment

403B plan

Impactful projects

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Job summary

Australia-Employment is seeking a Staff Attorney (non-profit) in Los Angeles. This role provides practical legal support across a broad range of organizational needs, working closely with leadership, program teams, operations, finance, HR, and outside counsel.

The Staff Attorney will be the Foundation's primary internal legal resource, handling contracts, governance, compliance, real estate, employment matters, and risk management, while coordinating with outside counsel to balance risk with the

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing.
• Experience with nonprofit, corporate, contracts, employment, real estate, affordable housing, or regulatory matters.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently as the organization’s primary internal legal resource.
• Comfortable identifying when matters should be escalated to outside counsel or senior leadership.
• Sound judgment, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide clear legal guidance to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across departments, programs, and deadlines.
• Interest in working for a mission-driven organization serving working families, farmworkers, Latinos, and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, leases, grant-related documents, partnership agreements, MOUs, and other organizational documents.
• Provide legal guidance on nonprofit governance, charitable compliance, corporate filings, internal policies, and organizational risk management.
• Support compliance efforts related to nonprofit operations, affordable housing programs, education initiatives, community programs, media operations, fundraising, and grant-funded work.
• Partner with HR and leadership on employment-related matters, including workplace policies, employee relations, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, accommodations, investigations, and separation matters.
• Assist with real estate, housing, and property-related legal issues, including leases, development documents, regulatory requirements, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel on specialized matters, including litigation, real estate transactions, employment disputes, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.
• Review communications, marketing materials, media content, and public-facing documents for legal risk, compliance, and brand protection.
• Support internal teams with practical legal advice that balances risk, operational needs, and the Foundation's mission.
• Maintain and organize legal records, contract files, corporate documents, governance materials, and compliance calendars.
• Assist with policy development, training, and internal process improvements to strengthen legal and compliance practices across the organization.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting nonprofit organizations, employers, affordable housing operators, media programs, and community-serving organizations.

Skills

Strong contract drafting

Independent work

Clear communications

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Australia-Employment is seeking a Staff Attorney (non-profit) in Los Angeles. This role provides practical legal support across a broad range of organizational needs, working closely with leadership, program teams, operations, finance, HR, and outside counsel.

The Staff Attorney will be the Foundation's primary internal legal resource, handling contracts, governance, compliance, real estate, employment matters, and risk management, while coordinating with outside counsel to balance risk with the