Staff Counsel

We are seeking a Staff Counsel to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future. 

The Staff Counsel, under the direction of the VP, Legal Affairs is responsible for facilitating a wide range of contract and legal support for all matters including, but not limited to, contracts, insurance, policy development and review, and other legal issues relevant to the Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation) in support of student success. 

• Provides advice and guidance to Foundation programs and staff, as directed by Supervisor, on legal issues, including, but not limited to non-profit corporate governance and compliance, data privacy and security, intellectual property, risk management, contract compliance, and performs legal review of contracts

• Provides legal support to the Contracts department; may create, revise, amend, and assist with negotiating contract terms in compliance with the Foundation’s Contracts Policy.

• Conducts legal research and drafts research memoranda as directed by Supervisor.

• Builds and cultivates relationships internally and externally where appropriate, acts as organizational brand ambassador as needed and provides business development support and input where there is opportunity.

• Relevant BA/BS, 2+ years work experience, or a combination of both.

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.

• Active California State Bar License required.

• Ability to work remotely and navigate various technology platforms (Zoom, MS Office Suite-Teams, Outlook, Salesforce Lightning and other database programs, Google Suite, etc.)

• Practices ownership, takes accountability, and has the ability to project manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality products on time with limited supervision

• We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better

• Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of individuals in California

• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency

• Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more

• We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol. 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings

• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans

• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support 

• Tuition reimbursement

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer 

To see the full job description, please email [email protected].

Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range:

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.