Senior Attorney

Title: Senior Attorney

Location: NYC (hybrid, 3 days/week in office, 2 days remote)

Salary: $220,000-$240,000

Reporting to: Senior Vice President & General Counsel

 

ABOUT US

The Freedom Together Foundation’s mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. We are committed to advancing deep, systemic change by supporting movements, leaders, and organizations working for justice across the country.

 

THE POSITION

The Senior Attorney position reports to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel and will advise staff and conduct legal research, supporting two of the Foundation’s program areas. Day-to-day work includes reviewing grant agreements, advising program staff on their strategies, anticipating legal issues related to assigned program areas, and interfacing with and managing outside counsel. This person will ask critical and hard questions to help the Foundation assess and mitigate risk. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Program Areas

• Partner closely with the program staff to act as a counsel on grantmaking activities;
• Conduct legal research on the rules that apply to the Foundation’s programmatic work on new and evolving issues;
• Work with outside counsel and grants management on the review of grantee documents to confirm tax status and/or to ensure compliance with applicable internal and external rules and requirements
• Participate in program team meetings and convenings to develop a greater understanding of the relevant programmatic portfolios; 
• Develop and implement practical policies and procedures;
• and Provide support to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and work in collaboration with other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are passionate about building a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. 

• Commitment to Freedom Together’s mission.
• Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school plus a minimum of 5 years of legal experience including experience in government, nonprofits, foundations, or a boutique legal shop or law firm that specialized in nonprofit issues, compliance, or civil and human rights.
• Must be admitted to practice in New York State.
• Understands nonprofit advocacy and emerging challenges in the field of social justice movements and/or philanthropy.
• Experience adapting complex legal advice to create practical processes and guidance materials.
• Ability to understand the Foundation’s goals and to counsel staff on how to achieve them while taking into account legal risks and the Foundation’s systems and policies.
• Sound judgment and experience managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative and excited to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, exempt position and the annualized salary range is  $220,000-$240,000. Freedom Together offers an extensive and generous benefits package including health insurance (with 100% of the premiums paid for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and qualified family members), paid time off (including last week of the year), 401(k) retirement plan with 12% employer contribution, and access to an inclusive family building reimbursement plan. Freedom Together provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development and the ability to recommend an annual grant to the nonprofit of your choice.

WORKING WITH FREEDOM TOGETHER

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences and expertise related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The Freedom Together Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race/ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, age, disability, marital or familial status, or military status in any of its acti