General Counsel (Remote)

charity: water

13d • $160,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

As the General Counsel, you’ll report directly to the President and serve as a member of the Executive Team. You’ll lead all legal matters across the organization, with a core focus on enabling partnerships and growth across revenue and program functions, advising on data privacy, security, and supporting strong governance and global compliance.
You'll provide practical, solution-oriented legal guidance that helps teams move quickly and confidently—unlocking opportunity, protecting trust, and advancing the mission.

Requirements

• A law degree from an accredited university and be in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant in-house experience within a global nonprofit, mission-driven, or complex organization
• Demonstrated experience enabling partnerships and growth through practical legal guidance
• Strong experience advising on data privacy, data governance, and security
• Required certifications in data privacy:
• CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe)
• CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)
• Experience partnering closely with executive leaders across revenue, program, finance, product, technology, and People & Culture
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach with sound judgment and high integrity

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting both revenue and program partnerships
• Experience with international operations and multi-jurisdictional compliance
• Prior experience working with 501(c)(3) organizations and related corporate entities
• Experience supporting mergers, integrations, or complex strategic partnerships

Responsibilities

• Enabling partnerships and growth
• Advising on data privacy and security
• Strengthening enterprise decision-making and risk frameworks
• Supporting governance and Board effectiveness
• Ensuring global compliance and operational integrity
• Building strong legal operations

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Summer Fridays
• 6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
• Annual bonus potential through The Pool
• 401k plan + employer match
• Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
• FSA + dependent day care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
• 16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
• Stipends for Home office, Professional Development, and a You-do-You Perk
• TSA Pre-check reimbursement
• 2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees