General Counsel
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
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About the Role
Greater San Francisco, CA Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal function across a complex, multi-entity organization. The role serves as a senior advisor to executive leadership and governing boards, providing practical counsel on corporate and commercial matters, contracts, transactions, governance, and enterprise risk. Responsibilities include negotiating agreements, advising on legal and regulatory issues across diverse operations, and overseeing specialized outside counsel. The General Counsel will also identify risks, support evolving business activities, and build trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar; California bar membership or eligibility is preferred. Significant corporate legal experience is required, including expertise in contracts, business transactions, governance, and outside counsel management. Prior General Counsel experience is preferred, though senior in-house or outside counsel experience with comparable responsibilities may be considered. Applicants should demonstrate experience advising executives and boards, strong business judgment, communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a broad portfolio of matters; regulated-industry experience is an advantage.
Functions:
- Legal
Compensation
USD $300,000-$350,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Long-established, mission-driven California organization with diversified nonprofit and operating entities
Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
Type
Non Profit