Business Development and Legal Fellow

Hawkeye • Pasadena, CA

2d • $65,000 - $77,500

About The Position

The Business Development and Legal Fellow develops partnerships and growth opportunities that support the organization’s schools and students, while also supporting legal and compliance functions in coordination with internal counsel. The role involves researching and maintaining a national business development pipeline; preparing proposals, presentations, and partnership materials; synthesizing cross-functional data for grants, proposals, and reporting; and supporting marketing and outreach initiatives.

This position requires a Juris Doctor and admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar. One to three years of legal experience is preferred, including experience in relevant areas such as business development, partnerships, fundraising, marketing, nonprofit leadership, education, or legal/compliance work. Employment is anticipated to last 12 months; strong performers may be considered for a permanent role. Starting pay is $2,500.00–$2,980.77 bi-weekly, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong communication, writing, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects for strategic growth initiatives.
• Analytical experience and the capacity to create detailed business and strategic plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with individuals at all levels, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Willingness to learn quickly and work in a challenging, entrepreneurial atmosphere.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
• Interest in K-12 education, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, or serving at-risk youth.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of legal experience is preferred, including experience in business development, partnerships, fundraising, marketing, nonprofit leadership, education, or related legal/compliance work.

Responsibilities

• Develop corporate partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and strategic collaborations that support the organization’s schools and students.
• Research, build, and maintain a national business development pipeline.
• Create proposals, presentations, and partnership materials.
• Collect cross-functional data and synthesize it into clear, impactful materials for grants, proposals, and reporting.
• Support marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Support the organization’s legal and compliance functions in coordination with internal counsel as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree