Description:
As the Corporate Responsibility Attorney – Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in our Corporate Legal group, you will be part of a team that advises the Corporate Responsibility Department on charitable giving, grantmaking, non-profit governance, impact investing and other environmental, sustainability & governance (ESG) matters. You will leverage your knowledge of tax-exempt organizations and contract drafting/negotiation skills to further the development and implementation of An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company's corporate responsibility agenda by providing day-to-day legal coverage for the An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company Foundation, Global Philanthropy, Impact Finance, and the PolicyCenter teams. If you are intellectually curious and have a passion for corporate philanthropy you may be the perfect fit for our team.The Legal Department at An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm's clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the provision of legal advice and transactional support to Corporate Responsibility
- Advise on domestic and international grantmaking and compliance with tax laws and regulations applicable to private foundations and other 501(c)(3) organizations
- Draft, review and negotiate grant agreements, sponsorship agreements, services agreements and other contracts
- Advise on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, including impact investing and reporting
- Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and controls related to Corporate Responsibility activities
- Review Corporate Responsibility and ESG-related external communications (press releases, website content, sponsored content), publications, and research reports
- Analyze regulatory and legislative developments impacting philanthropic giving and ESG, including advice regarding implementation
- 3-5 years of experience practicing at a law firm, in-house legal department or government agency
- Experience advising on federal and state laws governing tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Experience reviewing and advising on public communications, including research reports and policy publications
- Familiarity with issues related to ESG, including impact investing and reporting
- Knowledge of industry standards/best practices for corporate governance and risk management
- Ability to effectively navigate a large, complex organization
- All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
