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We center Latine voices, mobilize our communities, transform the cultural narrative, and drive policy change. We amplify the grassroots power and thought leadership of Latine across the country to fuel a larger reproductive justice movement.  \nPosition Overview:  \nThe General Counsel will serve as the organization’s primary legal advisor, overseeing all legal matters including employment law across multiple states, nonprofit and tax-exempt law, board governance, contracts, risk management, and litigation oversight. The successful candidate will bring both strategic legal expertise and practical problem-solving skills to support compliance, transparency, and equity across all areas of operation.  \nLocation: All states in which Latina Institute is registered MA, CT MD, DC, VA, NY, RI, GA, FL, NJ, CA, TX  \nResponsibilities (including but are not limited to):  \nEmployment Law & HR Counsel  \n• Provide legal guidance on employment and labor issues in all states where Latina Institute operates: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Georgia, and California.  \n• Develop, review, and revise employment policies, handbooks, and contracts to ensure multi-state compliance.  \n• Monitor legislative updates and advise on the operational impact of changes in employment law.  \n• Partner with the People & Culture team on employee relations, investigations, and terminations.  \n• Provide proactive training to managers and leadership on employment compliance and best practices.  \nNonprofit / Tax-Exempt Law & Governance  \n• Advise on 501(c)(3) compliance, charitable registration, lobbying limitations, and related filings.  \n• Support Board governance, including bylaws, conflict-of-interest policies, and corporate recordkeeping.  \n• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and partnership agreements to protect organizational interests and mission alignment.  \n• Oversee compliance with charitable solicitation, privacy, and data protection regulations.  \nGrants & Contracts Management  \n• Review and negotiate grant agreements with government agencies and private foundations  \n• Advise on grant compliance requirements and restrictions  \n• Oversee subaward agreements and fiscal sponsorship arrangements  \nRegulatory & Government Relations  \n• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies (IRS, state attorneys general, etc.)  \n• Oversee responses to audits, investigations, or information requests  \n• Advise on lobbying disclosure and political activity limitations under 501(c)(3) rules  \nProgram & Advocacy Legal Support  \n• Provide legal guidance on programmatic initiatives and service delivery models  \n• Support policy advocacy work within legal and tax-exempt limitations  \n• Advise on research, evaluation, and data collection activities  \nRisk Management & General Legal Counsel  \n• Identify and manage organizational legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.  \n• Serve as a liaison to external counsel for litigation, regulatory inquiries, and specialized legal matters.  \n• Provide counsel on intellectual property, insurance coverage, and internal policy development.  \n• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.  \n• Ensure that public statements avoid defamation, misrepresentation, or regulatory violations  \n• Work with the communications department during reputational crises to minimize liability  \nInsurance & Liability  \n• Manage D&O insurance, general liability, and other organizational insurance policies  \n• Advise on indemnification provisions and organizational liability exposure  \n• Oversee claims management and coordination with insurers  \nReal Estate & Facilities (if applicable)  \n•","cbCaii9OmDD1wDHm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaii9OmDD1wDHm","pdf",333219,"English","# Responsibilities\n## Employment Law & HR Counsel\n## Nonprofit / Tax-Exempt Law & Governance\n## Grants & Contracts Management\n## Regulatory & Government Relations\n## Program & Advocacy Legal Support\n## Risk Management & General Legal Counsel\n## Insurance & Liability\n## Real Estate & Facilities (if applicable)\n## Technology & Data Privacy\n## Leadership & Strategy\n# What you will need to be successful","[{\"question\":\"What legal areas does the General Counsel oversee?\",\"answer\":\"The role oversees employment law across multiple states, nonprofit and tax-exempt governance (including 501(c)(3) compliance), grants and contracts, regulatory and government relations, advocacy legal support, and general risk management.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the position support board governance and compliance?\",\"answer\":\"It includes advising on board governance such as bylaws, conflict-of-interest policies, corporate recordkeeping, and ensuring compliance with charitable solicitation, privacy, and data protection regulations.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications are required for the General Counsel role?\",\"answer\":\"The position requires a Juris Doctor (JD), admission to at least one U.S. bar in good standing (Washington, D.C. or New York strongly preferred), and a minimum of 8–10 years of legal experience, with significant employment law and nonprofit/tax-exempt compliance experience.\"}]","General Counsel Job Description - Legal Advisor Responsibilities | PDF",1789344728]