Senior Legal Counsel

American Student Assistance • Full-time • Hybrid in Boston, Massachusetts, United States • $138,000 - $190,000 / year • 5d ago

Fast Facts

Join Britebound as a Senior Legal Counsel, where you'll provide strategic legal support and guidance for a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming career readiness for youth. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to manage diverse legal matters and ensure compliance within a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include advising on nonprofit governance, managing contracts and intellectual property, providing employment law support, overseeing data privacy compliance, and offering legal counsel to leadership and the Board of Directors.

Skills: Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, excellent legal research and communication skills, and experience in nonprofit law and corporate governance.

Qualifications: A minimum of 5-8 years in general corporate legal practice is preferred, with prior in-house or large law firm experience strongly favored, alongside active bar membership in good standing.

Location: This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a hybrid work schedule allowing remote work for three days a week and in-office work required at least two days per week.

Compensation: $138000 - $190000 / Annually

THE ROLE: Senior Legal Counsel

Britebound is national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences.

Britebound fulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences, philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking 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 Senior Legal Counsel 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 SeniorLegal Counsel 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.This role is both hands-on and advisory, requiring sound judgment, strong nonprofit expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do:

Provide general corporate legal counsel on matters arising from the day-to-day operations of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.
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.
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 outside counsel and responsibility for the legal budget.

About You:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in general corporate legal practice; prior in-house and/or large law firm experience strongly preferred.
Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit law, tax-exempt organizations, and corporate governance.
Excellent legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to the mission and objectives of the organization.
Ability to work from the organization’s Boston office at least two days per week.

Salary Range: $138,000 - $190,000

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. We prioritize strategic thinkers, collaborators, and work/life pros who are looking to help make a difference in kid's education and career goals.

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