Senior Counsel, Philanthropy
Core
Senior legal counsel providing principal-level authority over charitable and exempt-organization sector law, translating regulatory frameworks into compliance advice and risk mitigation for Tides' philanthropic services.
Role type
Senior individual contributor (principal-level authority) legal counsel
Builds
Compliance policies, legal vetting for new service offerings, contract templates, and risk mitigation strategies for donor advised funds and grantmaking
Domain
Nonprofit law, charitable sector regulation, fiscal sponsorship, and mission-related investments
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Charitable sector law expertise, nonprofit tax compliance, fiscal sponsorship structures, election and advocacy regulation, contract negotiation, legal due diligence, policy development, risk judgment
Preferred skills
Mission-related and program-related investment experience, registered investment advisor services knowledge, multi-entity nonprofit structures experience
Technologies
Legal document management systems, compliance tracking tools
Responsibilities
Advise executive leadership on complex grantmaking and investment legal questions; lead legal vetting of new service offerings; review and negotiate complex contracts and grant agreements; respond to subpoenas and legal inquiries; provide guidance on political activities and fiscal sponsorship requirements; translate legal frameworks into practical compliance tools and policies; mentor team members on advanced technical knowledge
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with principal-level authority