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LocationRemote, with a requirement to overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours. Eligible countries include the US, UK, and Kenya.

SetupRemote

LevelSenior

Posted3w ago

Legal

Quick answer

GiveDirectly is hiring a Counsel to build and lead the legal model for humanitarian response, focusing on Emergency Cash and U.S. programs, with a remote work setup and eligibility in the US, UK, or Kenya.

Role: Counsel
Organization: GiveDirectly
Location: Remote, with a requirement to overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours. Eligible countries include the US, UK, and Kenya.
Work setup: Remote
Level: Senior
Category: Legal

The role

GiveDirectly is seeking a Counsel to build and lead the legal model for humanitarian response, focusing on Emergency Cash and U.S. programs. The role involves advising on legal matters, drafting agreements, and supporting program design and expansion.

What you'll do

Build and deliver the Emergency Cash legal model
Lead legal support for U.S. programs
Contribute across Legal by working with Corporate & Strategic Affairs Counsel and Legal Operations support

What it takes

Qualification as an attorney in at least one jurisdiction
Experience advising on complex program, commercial, or regulatory matters
Strong commercial contracting skills
Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar legal and regulatory frameworks
Strong legal and business judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you'll bring

Legal expertise in complex programcommercialor regulatory mattersExperience advising in fast-moving or high-pressure environmentsStrong commercial contracting skillsAbility to quickly understand unfamiliar legal and regulatory frameworks

How we treat you

Health benefits plan, flexible paid time off, allowances for desk setup and learning and development

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is fully remote, with a requirement to overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours. Eligible countries include the US, UK, and Kenya.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified in the job posting. For the US, the base salary is $134,400, with a bonus at target performance of 10% and an estimated total compensation at target of $147,840+. For the UK, the base salary is £91,900, with a bonus at target performance of 10% and an estimated total compensation at target of £101,090+. For Kenya, the base salary is $106,280, with a bonus at target performance of 10% and an estimated total compensation at target of $116,908+.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a qualification as an attorney, experience advising on complex program, commercial, or regulatory matters, strong commercial contracting skills, ability to quickly understand unfamiliar legal and regulatory frameworks, strong legal and business judgment, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How do I apply?

To apply, please visit the GiveDirectly careers page and submit your application. You can also refer a candidate for a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if the referral is hired.

How to apply

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