Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

General Counsel

• Serve as a senior legal advisor supporting the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (CLCO)
• Oversee day-to-day core legal functions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws
• Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments
• Protect RPA’s assets and reputation through risk assessments
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors
• Support governance structures and processes to promote effective oversight
• Draft resolutions and governance documents
• Advise on governance questions and support Board meetings

Senior Counsel

• Provide high-quality, practical legal support across RPA and its sponsored projects.
• Focus on day-to-day legal counsel, contract review, compliance support, issue spotting, and legal research.
• Handle a broad portfolio of routine and moderately complex legal matters.
• Support policy development and contribute to training and legal resource creation.
• Partner with internal teams, external vendors, and outside counsel.