Vice President Legal

Britebound; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with match

PTO

Summer Fridays

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Britebound in Boston, MA, seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Vice President, Legal. This senior counsel role provides strategic legal guidance across the organization, including nonprofit and tax-exempt matters, governance, data privacy, IP, and employment issues.

You will lead contract negotiations, oversee in-house and outside counsel, and work with senior leadership and the Board to manage risk and regulatory compliance while supporting growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
• Deep general corporate legal practice experience with nonprofit law and tax-exempt organizations.
• Experience interacting with boards on governance and risk.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion and advisory capabilities with a track record of enabling organizational growth.
• Experience researching and drafting legal advice for diverse audiences.
• Current understanding of data privacy laws, especially for 11–19-year-olds.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general corporate legal counsel to the nonprofit organization and its entities.
• Advise on nonprofit governance best practices, bylaws, policies, fiduciary duties, and conflicts of interest for 501(c)(3) compliance.
• Serve as legal advisor to senior leadership and the Board on governance, risk management, and regulatory matters.
• Engage as a strategic colleague and member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Provide legal support on employment law matters in collaboration with HR and leadership.
• Provide guidance on lobbying, advocacy, and regulatory compliance for nonprofits.
• Oversee data privacy/compliance programs and related regulations for the organization.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts.
• Manage the organization’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and licensing.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable advice across issues.
• Oversee legal operations, including in-house and outside counsel relationships and budgeting.

Skills

Nonprofit law

Corporate governance

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

Employment matters

Contract drafting

Intellectual property

Tax-exempt organizations

Board governance support

Budget management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

THE ROLE: Attorney – Vice President, Legal

Britebound is a national non-profit with a mission to support middle and high school learners to explore their interests, experience potential careers, and navigate a path to a meaningful and rewarding future. We fulfill our mission through free digital-first experiences, grantmaking, policy advocacy, research, and impact investing.

We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic attorney to serve as Vice President, Legal for our nonprofit organization. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, this role provides comprehensive legal support and counsel across the organization and its supported organizations. The Vice President, Legal will oversee a broad portfolio of corporate legal matters, including nonprofit and tax law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, lobbying, intellectual property, data privacy, employment matters, and transactional work.

Both hands-on and advisory, the Vice President, Legal role represents an exciting opportunity for a strong legal generalist with expertise in nonprofit law, sound judgment and collaboration, and the ability to operate effectively in a nimble and mission-driven environment. You’ll be joining Britebound in a moment of growth and expanding positive impact on the lives, and future career prospects, of American students.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide general corporate legal counsel on matters arising from the day-to-day operations of a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with multiple entities.
• Advise on nonprofit governance best practices, including bylaws, policies, board structures, fiduciary duties, and conflicts of interest, to ensure continued compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements.
• Serve as legal advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on governance, risk management, and regulatory matters.
• Engage as a strategic colleague and full member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Provide legal support on employment law matters, working closely with human resources and leadership.
• Provide legal guidance on lobbying, advocacy, and other regulatory compliance matters applicable to nonprofit organizations.
• Oversee domestic data privacy and data protection compliance, including advising on applicable laws and supporting the development and maintenance of compliance programs.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts.
• Manage the organization’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and licensing arrangements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis and provide clear, actionable legal advice across a broad range of issues.
• Manage legal operations, including engagement and oversight of in-house Legal Counsel and outside counsel; effectively and responsibly coordinate the legal budget.

About You:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. You must be an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
• Deep general corporate legal practice experience, with demonstrated expertise in nonprofit law and tax-exempt organizations. Strong preference for candidates bringing a blend of experiences: in-house at a large foundation or non-profit (ideally with multiple entities) and a large law firm.
• Interacting with, and supporting, boards on corporate governance and risk.
• Managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Providing strong judgment, discretion, and advice. With a problem solving orientation, you can point to tangible examples of enabling an organization's growth and evolution as well as leadership’s decision making.
• Researching and drafting legal advice that you have effectively communicated to multiple audiences.
• A current understanding of best practices related to data privacy laws, particularly related to 11–19-year-olds.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial and resourceful mindset, alongside exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Strong commitment to Britebound’s mission and objectives.
• An ability to work from our Boston office at least two days per week.

Salary Range: $230,000 - $260,000

Britebound is committed to fair and transparent pay. In determining compensation, we consider a variety of job-related factors, including prior experience, certifications and licenses, skills and expertise, geographic location, and internal equity.

We take a total compensation approach, meaning we look beyond salary alone to support, reward, and recognize the whole individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include a bonus, 403(b) retirement plan participation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health and life insurance benefits. As a result, final offer amounts may vary from the salary range listed in the job posting. Join our mission-driven organization to enjoy these perks and benefits as well as investment in your growth, contributions, and future.

Why Britebound?

• Britebound offers a wide range of perks and benefits to Team Members, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans, a retirement plan (plus match), weekly lunches, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
• We also heavily prioritize a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer all full-time Team Members generous PTO options, Summer Fridays (every Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day), and a company holiday break between December 25th and January 1st.
• Britebound works in a Hybrid schedule (2) two days a week in our Boston HQ.

Candidate materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in October and accepted through December 7, 2026, at 5:00pm E.T. For candidates invited to advance in the process, a tailored cover letter may be requested later.