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Description

One of Robert Half Legal's nonprofit clients - a foundation - is seeking an attorney to join their team, reporting into the General Counsel.

This corporate transactional attorney must have a strong background working at public or private foundations. Please do not apply without this experience.

The attorney will provide legal counsel and support across a range of corporate and transactional matters, with a focus on supporting the foundation's grantmaking and other philanthropic activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on grantmaking programs, including due diligence, contract negotiation, and compliance.

• Support investment activities, including reviewing investment agreements.

• Advise on real estate transactions and corporate governance matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements and service contracts.

• Conduct legal research and analysis.

• Assist with compliance and risk management, specifically with outside counsel for occasional litigation matters.

Pay is contingent upon experience above, as well as number of years working with a private or public foundation.

Perks of Company:

• Stellar benefits: excellent healthcare, outstanding 401K match, plus half day Fridays in the summer, telecommuting stipend, college savings for dependents, on-site gym, tons of paid trainings/events, and more!

• 2 days remote per week, candidate picks the days!

• Tons of growth potential, true ability to own projects and shape processes

• A thoughtful and smart leadership team who cares about the issues they are aiming to solve wholeheartedly and passionately

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

• 2+ years of licensed experience as a lawyer at a foundation (public or private).

• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts.

• Experience managing litigation is a plus.

• Ability to commute to Irvine 2-3x/week.

• Admission to the California State Bar.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]RobertHalf[otcom] with "Foundation Attorney" as the subject line.

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