[Remote] Exempt Organizations Counsel, Legal

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is a mission-driven organization founded to leverage technology for societal impact. As an Exempt Organizations Counsel, you will provide legal and compliance advice for tax-exempt organizations, ensuring adherence to relevant laws while supporting programmatic strategies and operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and compliance advice with respect to our tax-exempt organizations, which will require a strong understanding of the sections of the Internal Revenue Code, and accompanying regulations, applicable to public charities (specifically including medical research organizations), private operating and nonoperating foundations, and other tax-exempt organizations
• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements and related documents, partnering closely with program colleagues on grantmaking, impact investing, and other funding and collaboration activities
• Draft and implement clear and concise policies, practices, and other resources needed to establish and scale compliance for our tax-exempt entities
• Establish, implement, and improve our client service-oriented approach to ongoing inquiries about tax exempt-specific legal rules and processes
• Develop and deliver trainings to key stakeholders at all levels across the organization
• Assist on governance and other corporate matters from time to time
• Engage in other legal and compliance projects as needed, proactively contributing to a scaling team and organization

Skills

• JD required and an active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, preferably California
• 7+ years of legal experience with at least 3 years of experience handling legal issues associated with complex philanthropic organizations
• Ability to analyze legal risk based on variable facts and communicate compliance considerations
• Demonstrated project management ability and the desire to work on projects across diverse client groups with unique professional experiences
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to partner effectively at all levels both internally and externally to CZI
• History of demonstrating good judgment and integrity
• A learning and growth mindset coupled with humility and mission- and team-oriented sensibilities
• Law firm experience is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in science, artificial intelligence, and / or education

Benefits

• Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving

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