Head of Legal
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a Head of Legal (Sr. Director-level position) for its legal function, offering competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements in the United States.
- Role
- Head of Legal
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Remote within the United States; preference for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to commute to Oakland, California.
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $374,000 (NYC or San Francisco Bay Area) / $340,000 (All other U.S. locations)
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Head of Legal role at GiveWell involves building and leading the legal function, maintaining compliance, providing strategic leadership for Grants Admin, owning contracting across all functional areas, and modernizing legal administration work.
What you'll do
- Build and lead GiveWell’s legal function and serve as the organization’s primary legal decision-maker
- Maintain and improve compliance posture across multiple areas
- Provide strategic leadership for Grants Admin function
- Own contracting across all functional areas
- Modernize how legal administration work gets done
What it takes
- 10+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience
- Active state bar membership in good standing (preferably in California or New York)
- Excellent people management skills
- Expertise in relevant legal and compliance areas
- Experience leading complex projects
- Strong communication skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance; four weeks of paid time off per year; one week all-office closure; 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave; ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships; automatic contribution to a retirement plan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the application process like?
The application process includes a review of your resume, an interview with Talent Acquisition, a candidate exercise, interviews with key team members, reference checks, and a final interview with the COO and CEO.
Where can I find more information about GiveWell’s benefits?
More information about GiveWell's benefits is available on their website: <a href='https://www.givewell.org/about/jobs#benefits'>here</a>.
What are the preferred qualifications for this role?
Preferred qualifications include 10+ years of legal experience, active state bar membership in good standing (preferably in California or New York), excellent people management skills, and expertise in relevant legal and compliance areas.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is primarily remote within the United States. However, preference may be given to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to commute to Oakland for ad-hoc visits 3 to 6 times per year.
What are the key steps in the application process?
Key steps include submitting your resume and responses to application questions, a call with Talent Acquisition, completing a candidate exercise, interviews with various team members, reference checks, and a final interview with the COO and CEO.
How to apply
Apply directly on GiveWell's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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