Global Citizen · 1 week ago
Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expGlobal Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens using their collective voice to end extreme poverty. The Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs will oversee and manage key legal and business affairs matters, serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, and manage legal staff and external counsel.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior management on complex business initiatives, contracts, and risk management matters
Lead negotiations and oversee drafting of key contracts across business units, including major talent, sponsorship, event production, and media deals
Advise on intellectual property, nonprofit compliance, lobbying regulations, and global partnership structures
Provide strategic recommendations to mitigate organizational risk while advancing business and mission objectives
Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring efficiency and alignment with Global Citizen’s legal priorities
Supervise and mentor members of the Legal & Business Affairs team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and operational excellence
Establish and implement team priorities, workflows, and performance metrics
Oversee the development of internal training programs for staff on legal and compliance topics
Support cross-functional collaboration, ensuring legal alignment across departments including Partnerships, Marketing, Events, and Creative
Oversee the organization’s global corporate governance structure and ensure compliance with U.S. and international nonprofit laws
Lead compliance reviews and implement risk management frameworks across all business activities
Provide strategic input on organizational policies, ensuring alignment with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards
Serve as a key liaison to the Board of Directors on governance and compliance matters
Independently manage high-impact, cross-departmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and effective delivery (e.g. Global Citizen Festival)
Lead legal workstreams for major events, campaigns, and corporate initiatives
Partner with leadership on long-term strategic planning for Global Citizen’s business and legal operations
Develop and enhance internal systems (e.g., contract lifecycle management, compliance tracking) to improve efficiency and accountability
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the New York Bar
5–8 years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel or law firm experience with emphasis on entertainment, nonprofit, or corporate law
Demonstrated experience managing legal teams, outside counsel, and major organizational initiatives with international experience / cross-cultural coordination
Expertise in nonprofit law, corporate governance, sponsorship structuring, lobbying compliance, and intellectual property
Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and project management platforms (e.g., IronClad, SpotDraft, Asana, Airtable, GSuite)
Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
Strong business judgment with an ability to balance legal risk with organizational priorities
Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple complex projects independently
Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with excellent communication and negotiation skills
Deep passion for Global Citizen's mission and commitment to ending extreme poverty
Using AI tools to work smarter and drive impact is an essential part of every role at Global Citizen
Preferred
Familiarity with entertainment and talent contracting, particularly in music, media, and events, is highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Commuter benefits
403(b) retirement savings & employer match
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
FSA
Professional Development Assistance (EAP)
Company
Global Citizen
Global Citizen is a community of people like you.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hugh Evans
CEO
Michael Sheldrick
Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer
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