Staff Counsel

Foundation for California Community Colleges

1d • $92,500 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Counsel to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future. The Staff Counsel, under the direction of the VP, Legal Affairs is responsible for facilitating a wide range of contract and legal support for all matters including, but not limited to, contracts, insurance, policy development and review, and other legal issues relevant to the Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation) in support of student success. Provides advice and guidance to Foundation programs and staff, as directed by Supervisor, on legal issues, including, but not limited to non-profit corporate governance and compliance, data privacy and security, intellectual property, risk management, contract compliance, and performs legal review of contracts Provides legal support to the Contracts department; may create, revise, amend, and assist with negotiating contract terms in compliance with the Foundation’s Contracts Policy. Conducts legal research and drafts research memoranda as directed by Supervisor. Builds and cultivates relationships internally and externally where appropriate, acts as organizational brand ambassador as needed and provides business development support and input where there is opportunity. FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive. Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us. Learn more about working at the Foundation > Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan > The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.

Requirements

• Relevant BA/BS, 2+ years work experience, or a combination of both.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Active California State Bar License required.
• Ability to work remotely and navigate various technology platforms (Zoom, MS Office Suite-Teams, Outlook, Salesforce Lightning and other database programs, Google Suite, etc.)
• Practices ownership, takes accountability, and has the ability to project manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality products on time with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Responsible for facilitating a wide range of contract and legal support for all matters including, but not limited to, contracts, insurance, policy development and review, and other legal issues relevant to the Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation) in support of student success.
• Provides advice and guidance to Foundation programs and staff, as directed by Supervisor, on legal issues, including, but not limited to non-profit corporate governance and compliance, data privacy and security, intellectual property, risk management, contract compliance, and performs legal review of contracts
• Provides legal support to the Contracts department; may create, revise, amend, and assist with negotiating contract terms in compliance with the Foundation’s Contracts Policy.
• Conducts legal research and drafts research memoranda as directed by Supervisor.
• Builds and cultivates relationships internally and externally where appropriate, acts as organizational brand ambassador as needed and provides business development support and input where there is opportunity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

What This Job Offers

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