General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Los Angeles LGBT Center•Los Angeles, CA

15d

About The Position

The General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (GC/CCO) serves as the organization’s lead legal advisor, providing expert counsel to the CEO, Board of Directors, Senior Executive Team, and key business partners. In this role, the GC/CCO oversees all legal, compliance, and governance functions, ensuring the organization maintains the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct while enabling responsible growth and impact.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active California State Bar membership in good standing
Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people
A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people
12+ years of progressively responsible legal experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role (GC, Deputy GC, or equivalent)
Deep knowledge of nonprofit and tax-exempt law, including IRS 501(c)(3) compliance, charitable solicitation rules, and governance requirements for nonprofit boards
Substantial expertise and knowledge of healthcare law and regulations, including HIPAA, HRSA compliance, FTCA, and fraud and abuse laws
Experience serving as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives and the Board of Directors, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business guidance
Demonstrated ability to manage high-stakes situations, including investigations, regulatory inquiries, litigation, and reputational crises with sound judgment and composure
Experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources and creation and sustaining pro bono outside counsel
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal counsel in a complex, fast-moving environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear, persuasive legal documents and present to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration statuses, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration statuses, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional designation highly desired

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Senior Executive Team on organizational strategy, major initiatives, risk assessment, and long-term planning
Provide strategic legal counsel on complex initiatives, including real estate partnerships, program expansion, mergers/affiliations, advocacy campaigns, and major transactions
Translate legal risks and opportunities into business language that enables informed decision-making
Actively champion cross-departmental collaboration by partnering with SMG leaders to convene interdepartmental teams, while providing hands-on leadership for critical Center initiatives—particularly those in early stages or facing challenges—to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and successful transition to sustainable operations
As a member of the executive team, collaboratively develop, champion, and implement the Center's strategic plan, taking shared ownership for its successful execution and outcomes
Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with members of the Board of Directors, senior management, and peers to ensure alignment and collective support for the Center's mission
Contribute to the overall health and effectiveness of the organization by taking on other duties as assigned, demonstrating a commitment to the Center's collective success
Lead organization-wide compliance programs across healthcare (HIPAA, HRSA, FTCA), employment law, data privacy, fundraising regulations, lobbying/advocacy rules, and grant requirements
Develop and maintain compliance policies, training programs, and internal controls to mitigate legal and reputational risk
Serve as a centralized repository for organizational audits and corrective action plans; ensure full compliance with regulatory and grant requirements
Chair Risk Management Committee and lead enterprise risk management strategy
Lead internal investigations and manage responses to audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance concerns
Work with the Director of Compliance for Health Services to ensure HIPAA compliance, investigate violations, and manage communications with regulatory agencies
Partner with the Director of Pharmacy and the CFO to maintain 340B pharmacy program compliance, including audit support and outside expertise engagement
Collaborate with the Head of IT on cybersecurity incidents, breach notification, and privacy program oversight
Oversee all litigation and dispute resolution, hiring and managing outside litigation counsel
Develop a litigation strategy with senior leadership and oversee settlement negotiations
Implement strategies to minimize litigation exposure and protect organizational interest
Manage a comprehensive insurance portfolio (D&O, EPL, general liability, property, cyber), including claims management, carrier relationships, and coverage optimization
Manage and investigate non-insurance claims, including Federal Tort Claims Act matters
Partner with in-house Employment Counsel to provide guidance on workplace policies, compliance with labor laws, and collective bargaining matters
Collaborate with Employment Counsel and Chief People Officer on sensitive personnel matters, investigations, and employee relations
Ensure compliance of 403(b) retirement program in partnership with Employment Counsel, CFO, and outside ERISA counsel
Provide oversight of transactional matters, including real estate, financing, and complex business transactions (executed with outside counsel support)
Draft, review, and negotiate high-value or complex agreements
Manage intellectual property portfolio for the Center and affiliates
Oversee corporate governance for the Center and affiliated entities, providing guidance on bylaws, board policies, committee structures, and fiduciary responsibilities
Support Board operations, including preparation of materials, resolutions, meeting minutes, conflict of interest policies, and governance best practices
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local nonprofit regulations including IRS 501(c)(3) compliance and charitable solicitation requirements