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Habitat for Humanity International · 4 days ago

Senior Counsel - Global Initiatives and Network Engagement

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $154K/yr

10+ years exp

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a talented legal professional for the role of Senior Counsel - Global Initiatives and Network Engagement. This role involves providing strategic legal and compliance leadership across HFHI’s global network, advising on complex international operations matters, and developing a cohesive legal strategy for overseas operations.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to Area Offices, National Organizations, and headquarters functions on governance, contracts, compliance with policies, and risk/litigation avoidance

Develop and implement a cohesive legal strategy for HFHI’s overseas operations, ensuring global consistency and compliance

Counsel senior leaders on employment, finance, IT, advocacy, regional safety, safeguarding, and international data privacy

Advise on personnel and employment matters across HFHI’s global footprint, ensuring compliance with local labor laws

Support global mobility policies and country-compliant hiring methods

Serve as principal advisor on international anti-discrimination and harassment matters, reviewing investigations and agency decisions for legal sufficiency

Provide legal and risk guidance on international finance, accounting, and intercompany transfers

Manage corporate registrations, governance requirements, and wind-down or restructuring of entities as necessary

Support HFHI’s international insurance program, advising on liability, property, crime, and claims resolution in partnership with brokers and Area Offices

Develop and implement internal regulations, policies, and procedures to align with new or amended laws and organizational priorities

Create and maintain standardized templates for contracts and other legal documents that impact branches and national organizations

Ensure consistent interpretation and application of HFHI’s policies across branches and national organizations

Coordinate with local counsel to maintain compliant and efficient legal structures across jurisdictions

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Legal counsel experienceInternational law experienceRisk managementRegulatory complianceCorporate governanceEmployee relationsBilingualNonprofit legal experienceThought partner

Required

Juris Doctor (JD)

At least 10 years of legal counsel experience with demonstrated expertise in Risk management and assessment, Regulatory compliance, Client advisory and support, Corporate governance, and Employee relations

Proven in-house legal experience within a corporate environment

Experience managing external counsel, including selection, performance oversight, and cost control

International law experience, with a strong understanding of cross-border legal issues and global regulatory frameworks

Track record of serving as a strategic advisor to senior business leadership, providing actionable legal and business insights

Ability to act as a thought partner and trusted counsel to diverse stakeholders across the organization

Global mindset with willingness and ability to support business operations across multiple time zones on a regular basis