Associate General Counsel, Nonprofit Compliance

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TidesNonprofit Philanthropy
RemoteFull-TimeSenior
Salary$159.2K - $238.8K; $159.2K – $238.8K • Multiple Ranges; National GeoTier (Most of the United States): Starting Base Salary $159.2K – $199K; Moderate GeoTier (Major metropolitan areas): Starting Base Salary $173.6K – $217K; High GeoTier (New York City and San Francisco metro areas): Starting Base Salary $191K – $238.8K
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Job Details

Experience
8 years of experience advising nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, at least 3 of which includes supervising or leading compliance teams and full-time staff.
Required Skills
SalesforceMicrosoft Office

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree required.
  • Active California law license or registered in-house counsel status required.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience advising nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience supervising or leading compliance teams and full-time staff.
  • Deep expertise in 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) laws, charitability, and private benefit.
  • Authoritative command of federal and state lobbying, political activity, and campaign finance rules.
  • Experience translating complex legal requirements into robust compliance policies and systems.
  • Strong understanding of Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
  • Proficiency with Salesforce and MS Office suite is preferred.
  • Experience with fiscal sponsorship and grantmaking is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Tides Legal Compliance and direct the internal assessment program, including setting audit priorities and execution.
  • Oversee federal and state corporate registration and reporting obligations, including charitable fundraising and lobbying.
  • Develop and maintain legal policies for managing key risks like OFAC, anti-corruption, and KYC functions.
  • Oversee the organization's insurance program and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Provide expert legal advice on nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax law, charitability determinations, and advocacy-related activities.
  • Counsel senior leadership on complex legal questions arising from new program models and partnerships.
  • Supervise, develop, and coach the legal compliance team, including hiring and performance management.
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$159.2K - $238.8K; $159.2K – $238.8K • Multiple Ranges; National GeoTier (Most of the United States): Starting Base Salary $159.2K – $199K; Moderate GeoTier (Major metropolitan areas): Starting Base Salary $173.6K – $217K; High GeoTier (New York City and San Francisco metro areas): Starting Base Salary $191K – $238.8K
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