Asst. General Counsel
Reviews and negotiates grants and contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and aligning with the Foundation's mission
Advises on risk, develops compliance training, and conducts due diligence on partners, ensuring adherence to best practices
Manages external counsel, coordinates with regional offices, and supports legal policy development and special projects
About the Company
Promoting the well-being of humanity since 1913. Since our founding, The Rockefeller Foundation has brought people together around the globe to try to solve the world’s most challenging problems and promote the well-being of humanity. Today, in a world capable of so much, it is unacceptable that there are still so many with so little. That’s why The Rockefeller Foundation fights to secure the fundamentals of human well-being—health, food, energy, jobs—so they’re within reach for everyone, everywhere in the world. Our approach is grounded in what we’ve seen work over more than a century: It’s inspired by science, rigorous about data, brings together and empowers others, and is focused on real results that improve people’s lives.
About the Job
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for a range of legal services at The Rockefeller Foundation and RF Catalytic Capital Inc. (RFCC), including working with the Legal team on grants and other program-related legal work, and overall corporate legal and compliance matters.
Responsibilities
Review, negotiate, and structure grants and contracts for regulatory compliance
Under the guidance of the Deputy General Counsel, advise internal teams on risk, structuring, and documentation to align with the Foundation’s mission
Support the development and practice of Foundation policies, processes, and systems to ensure work is in line with best practices, efficient and compliant
Support the development of and provide trainings for staff on a range of compliance issues related to grants, contracts, conflicts of interest, and best practices
Conduct legal due diligence on vendors, grantees, donors, and external partners
Manage and direct legal work to outside counsel
Coordinate with regional offices, local counsel, and other professional service providers on local issues affecting regional offices and RFCC projects
Provide other legal services and work on special projects as requested by senior legal leadership
Qualifications
Generally expected to have four to seven years of experience in law practice, some of it preferably with or for tax-exempt organizations
Juris Doctorate degree
Admission in good standing to the Bar in New York State
Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred: tax rules applicable to private foundations and public charities; international compliance; and/or contract negotiation
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects on time
High initiative, judgment, discretion, and organizational ability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all management levels
