Fully Remote • Los Angeles & Washington D.C. (preferred) Remote considered (see locations) • Executive OfficeFounded in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a leading non-profit organization (501(c)3) in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones. NILC’s mission is grounded in the belief that everyone living in the U.S. regardless of race, gender/gender identity, immigration status, or economic status — should have equal access to justice, resources, and educational and economic opportunities that enable them to achieve their full human potential.About the RoleThe General Counsel position at NILC will report directly to the President and lead the organization in identifying, analyzing, and addressing the organization’s internal legal risks and needs. The General Counsel serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will identify and analyze legal issues impacting NILC as an organization and NILC’s sister 501(c)4 organization, the NILC Immigrant Justice Fund, in drafting and reviewing key organizational documents and assuring legal compliance for the organization.Specific Position ResponsibilitiesManage the corporate legal affairs for the organization. Provide legal counsel to the organization, President, Executive Vice Presidents, Board of Directors, and senior team in making strategic decisions for the organization.Directly provide in-house legal services and manage the provision of such services, when necessary, by outside counsel.Advise the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams and Boards of Directors to ensure that NILC follows best governance practices.Provide strategic direction on the protection of intellectual property.Maintain organization’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.Direct responses and make recommendations on all matters that could result in legal action involving the organization.Represent the organization as a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the organization to external and internal audiences.Serve as the internal legal counsel on organizational matters and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.Coordinate overall compliance functions of the organization as part of risk management and mitigation.In overseeing the contract function, set standards for NILC’s legal documents and agreements.Provide counsel to the development team on legacy gifts and donor bequests made to NILC.Maintain an awareness of, analyze, interpret, and make recommendations regarding existing and proposed laws and regulations affecting NILC.Prepare and file registrations, disclosures, and reports to state agencies as required under state laws.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesRecruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff.Oversees the daily workflow of direct reports.Acts as a coach and mentor including providing constructive and timely feedback.Manages outside consultants, third party administrators, and vendors.What We Are Looking for in This RoleLeadership:

Provide leadership to NILC in a function that has heretofore been outsourced.Job Knowledge:

Apply legal knowledge and wisdom in managing NILC’s legal portfolio.Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving:

Recognize both long-range and short-term challenges.Planning and Management:

Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices.Collaboration and Teamwork:

Build and maintain relationships with key staff colleagues.Qualifications RequiredEducation:

Juris Doctorate and member in good standing of a State Bar.ExperienceService as General Counsel or Associate General Counsel of non-profit organization or in-house counsel agency is strongly preferred.Minimum of 12 years of practical legal experience working in a cross-cultural setting.5-10 years of supervisory experience in the legal field.Understanding of finance, contracts, compliance, procurement.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate.Location and Travel:For this role, up to 30 percent of overnight interstate travel may be required; generally, travel is quarterly to the NILC Washington, D.C. office or another location within the US for 3-5 nights.Compensation:NILC’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively in the nonprofit sector. The salary range for this role is $154,900 - $193,600.

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