Managing Chief Counsel

Found in: Jooble US O C2 - 3 weeks ago

Washington DC, United States World Resources Institute Full time

This position will be hybrid requiring a few days per week in Washington DC office. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI works at the federal, state, local, and corporate levels to develop solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges. We conduct rigorous, peer-reviewed research and convene stakeholders from the public and private sectors to identify practical solutions. WRI is working to advance climate action on all levels of government and in high-emitting sectors to raise climate ambition through policy and economic recovery legislation. WRI also helps states, cities, corporates and other large buyers accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. WRI focuses on addressing market barriers to clean energy, accelerating the transition to renewable resources and advancing innovative solutions for a low carbon grid.
In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact at WRI as a member of its Global Executive Team reporting to the President/CEO.
As a leader familiar with international non-profits who understands the role of in-house counsel within a global context and can strike a balance between good customer service and risk mitigation, you will advance WRI’s mission. You will lead with strong ethics to support WRI’s mission and values while building trusted relationships to operate in a complex environment.
Trusted Legal Advisor:
As a member of the organization’s global executive team, provide advice and counsel to senior leaders in the organization
Partner with programs leads to provide guidance, legal opinion, and, when necessary, review of issues. In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, manage insurance coverages and limits.
Partner with the Finance team on tax, audit, and other financial matters
Risk Management:
Proactively and creatively evaluate risk factors impacting business decisions, including receipt of donor funding, registering in new countries, entering into contracts with different types of entities, programmatic risk (particularly exposure of industries), and establishing policies and procedures
Anticipate legal issues that could impact the organization
Advise on potential liability and areas of risk for WRI.
Oversee intellectual property matters, including copyrights and trademarks, data privacy and security matters
Advise on global employment law issues and people-related risks
International Operations/Globalization:
Advise on the organization’s global operations and expansion, oversee office registration and closing processes, and assess advantages of registration type
Advise on investigations into employee complaints around the globe
Support WRI’s Chief People Officer (CPO) in implementing a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace policy
Be knowledgeable about and anticipate legislative and regulatory changes affecting the organization, especially industry-specific issues (e.g., tax-exempt organizations and international non-governmental organizations), employment law, corporate governance, compliance and regulatory affairs
Advisory support for development and implementation of legal policies and procedures
Working closely with the Board of Directors and the Chief Financial Officer will staff the Audit and Risk Management Committee
Advise on matters of corporate governance, WRI’s tax-exempt status compliance obligations, and matters of strategic importance to the Board
Build, coordinate and manage a network of external counsel that can respond to legal issues and regulations impacting WRI’s operations worldwide
Oversee all disputes and litigation, including managing outside counsel representing WRI
Legal Experience: Minimum of 15 years of post-degree legal experience, including experience in a senior in-house counsel role. Legal experience working internationally with a demonstrable track record of handling a wide variety of legal and compliance issues a leading NGO faces in its work around the globe
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications. #

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