Exempt Organizations Counsel, Legal
About The Position
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) was founded in 2015 to harness the power of technology to pursue ambitious societal goals, such as curing or preventing all disease and transforming how students learn. At CZI, employees join a collaborative, mission-driven community focused on driving breakthroughs across its flagship nonprofit organizations, Biohub and Learning Commons. The organization operates at the intersection of innovation and scale, building the infrastructure, partnerships, and capabilities that enable scientists, educators, and innovators to tackle complex challenges with urgency, integrity, and optimism. The Legal and Grants team (Team LeGiT) is a key partner in enabling Biohub's work in frontier AI and biology for disease prevention and cure, and Learning Commons' mission to build AI infrastructure for student learning experiences. Team LeGiT accelerates these missions by structuring, negotiating, and executing strategic partnerships, grants, and contracts, while also providing advice on IP, technology, exempt organization, and labor law. They work directly with scientists, engineers, and educators on AI models, university partnerships, and various tools and products. The team also collaborates with Executive, Operations, Central Tech, and Investments teams to advance philanthropic goals and manages Mark and Priscilla's Family Giving. The team's core purpose is to build trust and ensure the organization operates with integrity.
Requirements
- JD required and an active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, preferably California.
- 7+ years of legal experience with at least 3 years of experience handling legal issues associated with complex philanthropic organizations.
- Demonstrated interest in science, artificial intelligence, and / or education.
- Ability to analyze legal risk based on variable facts and communicate compliance considerations.
- Demonstrated project management ability and the desire to work on projects across diverse client groups with unique professional experiences.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to partner effectively at all levels both internally and externally to CZI.
- History of demonstrating good judgment and integrity.
- A learning and growth mindset coupled with humility and mission- and team-oriented sensibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Law firm experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal and compliance advice with respect to CZI's tax-exempt organizations, including Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, Inc. (Biohub), Learning Commons, Inc. (LC), and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation (CZIF).
- Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements and related documents, partnering closely with program colleagues on grantmaking, impact investing, and other funding and collaboration activities.
- Draft and implement clear and concise policies, practices, and other resources needed to establish and scale compliance for tax-exempt entities.
- Establish, implement, and improve a client service-oriented approach to ongoing inquiries about tax-exempt-specific legal rules and processes.
- Develop and deliver trainings to key stakeholders at all levels across the organization.
- Assist on governance and other corporate matters from time to time.
- Engage in other legal and compliance projects as needed, proactively contributing to a scaling team and organization.
Benefits
- Generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions.
- Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
- Funding for select family-forming benefits.
- Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
