General Counsel

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General Counsel
Duties: Provide guidance to the Board of Directors, Executive team, and senior team members on legal matters related to all aspects of operations. Maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards, acting in compliance with both the letter and spirit of applicable laws and regulations. In partnership with the CEO and department leads, identify, prioritize, plan and implement risk management and compliance projects and strategies. Oversee Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes. Support Country and Regional Directors to ensure legal and ethical compliance with local, state and federal laws across international jurisdiction in which operates. Oversee litigation and dispute resolution. Support and foster a culture of innovation, including facilitating legally complex and challenging innovations and investments, such as Mercy Corps social ventures fund. Ensure legal services and advice to Human Resources in the U.S. and globally (working with outside counsel and internal stakeholders). Issues include immigration law for employees, separation of employment, conflict of interest and general employment and labor law compliance. In collaboration with other MC leadership, manage policies and procedures to support compliance with government grants and contracts, data security, and GDPR and oversee protection of intellectual property rights. Serve as organizational representative and spokesperson at public meetings, formal and informal briefings, workshops, on issues complex legal issues related to our sector, particularly regarding operating in fragile states and dealing with sensitive issues including working in conflict areas and areas controlled by Designated Terrorist Organizations.Plan, organize, and coordinate briefings and information exchange opportunities. Select, retain and manage legal services (including pro bono services) provided by outside counsel and technical consultants. Act as a liaison with outside counsel and advisors. Be an active and visible sponsor of our commitment to safeguarding and diversity, equity and inclusion. Inspire, lead and oversee the Legal team. Advise and move forward the optimal structure and workflow of the Legal department, in addition to ensuring appropriate management of the department, including budget and performance of the team members. Help ensure compliance with IRS non-profit laws. Help ensure governance best practices.

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