Associate General Counsel, Nonprofit Compliance

The Investment Diversity Exchange (TIDE)

Associate General Counsel overseeing nonprofit compliance role at Tides. Legal leadership ensuring adherence to 501(c)(3) regulations and corporate compliance standards.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldJuniorMid-Level💰 $159,200 - $238,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in nonprofit legal compliance, including 501(c)(3) regulations, corporate governance, and risk management. Proven ability to lead compliance teams, develop policies, and implement technology solutions to enhance organizational compliance and efficiency.

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Juris DoctorCalifornia Law LicenseNonprofit Tax Law ExpertiseCompliance Program DevelopmentLeadership in Compliance Teams

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Hard Skills

Legal ComplianceRisk ManagementFederal and State Tax LawsCorporate GovernanceCompliance AuditingPolicy DevelopmentTraining and Capacity BuildingInsurance Program OversightAutomation Tools ImplementationFiscal Sponsorship

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStrategic PlanningProblem SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active California Law License

Industry Keywords

501(c)(3) ComplianceNonprofit OrganizationsCorporate Legal ComplianceLobbying RegulationsGrantmakingMulti-Entity Nonprofit StructuresConflict of InterestAnti-Bribery RegulationsFederal and State InquiriesInternal Assessment Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees, maintains and advances organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those specifically applicable to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, and ensures robust, effective, efficient and well-calibrated policies and systems covering relevant non profit and corporate legal corporate compliance matters.
Leading Tides Legal Compliance and directing the Internal Assessment Program, including setting annual internal audit priorities, planning and execution.
Overseeing federal and state corporate registration and reporting obligations.
Leading the development and maintenance of legal policies and practices for managing key risks associated with operations, businesses and programs.
Overseeing Tides’ insurance program including renewals, claims coverage and disputes, and exploring alternative and complementary risk mitigation strategies.
Overseeing the development of training and capacity-building resources to strengthen compliance literacy across the organization and its fiscally sponsored projects.
Driving adoption of technology solutions including automation tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal Compliance Program.
Setting short-term priorities and long-term compliance strategy to ensure the organization’s program is effective in identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
Serves as an expert and internal resource on nonprofit 501(c)(3) and corporate legal and regulatory requirements as an integral member of LRC.
Responding to federal, state and local inquiries and investigations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor and active California law license or registered in-house counsel required.
Practicing attorney with 8 years of experience advising nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, at least 3 of which includes supervising or leading compliance teams and full-time staff.
Experienced advising nonprofits on federal and state tax laws and regulations including charitability; inurement and private benefit; political, advocacy and partisan activities; state and federal lobbying limits and related lobbying reporting, disclosures and registrations.
Adept at advising clients on legally complex and high-profile activities, such as compliance with federal and state laws regarding voter registration and ballot measures.
Proficient advising on general corporate legal compliance matters such as conflicts of interest, OFAC, anti-bribery and other payment-related regulations, and foreign agent registration act obligations.
Hands-on experience designing, maintaining and/or overseeing compliance programs and systems for non profit organizations.
Experience with fiscal sponsorship, grantmaking, and multi-entity nonprofit structures is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Pay equity
Comprehensive health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities