General Counsel (Not For Profit) - 6 month FTC
Core
Interim General Counsel establishing governance, risk, and compliance frameworks for a global environmental science foundation during a separation and transition.
Role type
Interim General Counsel (Not For Profit)
Builds
Governance frameworks, corporate secretariat functions, and legal capabilities for a charitable entity.
Domain
Non-profit / Environmental Science / Sustainability
Required skills
Charity governance, corporate secretariat, multi-jurisdictional legal experience, risk management, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, change management.
Preferred skills
ESG regulation knowledge, environmental science sector experience, international legal experience.
Responsibilities
Advise CEO and board on legal and governance matters, manage separation and transition documentation, oversee risk registers, coordinate external counsel, and support trustee decision-making.
Seniority
Senior, Interim Leadership