Omidyar Network

General Counsel

San Francisco, CA, Washington D.C · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$375k-$469kDetected 13 days ago

ComplianceAccountingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringAdaptability

About the role

We are seeking a leading legal voice to help shape the future of technology and society.
As General Counsel, you will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing legal and strategic counsel on both programmatic and operational decisions.
This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Chief Operating Officer.

Manage the organization's multi-entity structure, including international entities, in close collaboration with finance and operations
Lead comprehensive risk assessments across grantmaking, investments, operations, and staff engagement - and translate findings into practical mitigation strategies
Partner closely with functional leaders across the organization to provide timely, accessible, and actionable legal guidance
Support continuous improvement and innovation in our investment, grants, and contracts management processes, developing best-in-class templates and toolkits that reflect both legal compliance and operational excellence
Develop and maintain templates, toolkits, and training programs that empower staff on topics ranging from grant-making and advocacy to investing and compliance
Excellent people management and mentorship skills, with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams with an empowered, entrepreneurial culture
A collaborative, team-first orientation - comfortable working across functions and with external partners
An autonomous self-starter who exercises sound independent judgment and drives effective resolution of legal issues
Experience building strategic alliances (desirable)
We actively recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a broad candidate pool.

The team brings deep expertise across foundation grant-making, for profit investments, advocacy, and global operations, and is valued for its ability to identify key risks while also creating practical paths forward.
Candidates must have a current U.S. work authorization to be considered.
J.D. degree and license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction

This is a full-time, salaried position that features competitive pay and benefits, including health care (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, and a generous employer 401(k) contribution.
The salary range for this role is $375,400-$469,200 in San Francisco and $337,800-$422,300 in Washington, DC.
ON manages pay equity seriously and new hires generally start at the midpoint of this range.

Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future.
So far, we have committed more than $1.94 billion to initiatives that share our vision.
This is a full-time, salaried position that features competitive pay and benefits, including health care (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, and a generous employer 401(k) contribution.
Experience advising on early- to growth-stage venture capital equity or fund investments (desirable)

15+ years of legal practice, including significant in-house experience at a private foundation and/or large law firm
Deep expertise in U.S. nonprofit and foundation tax law, preferably including experience in a grant-making context
Experience working in global settings on cross-border deals and grants (desirable)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues for non-legal audiences
Ability to interpret and analyze complex data and information
Flexibility and adaptability suited to a dynamic, fast-moving organization
Demonstrated ability to turn complex legal advice into practical processes and guidance materials
A genuine commitment to ON's mission and the ability to counsel staff on how to achieve organizational goals- accounting for legal risk while keeping impact at the center

Omidyar Network is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
We know that a diverse workforce reflecting a broad range of backgrounds and views allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to elevate humanity and evolve the culture, governance, and business of technology.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at recruitment@omidyar.com.

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