Director, Investments Counsel
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative · Redwood City, CA (Hybrid); Redwood City, CA (Remote)
Posted 28 days ago · $323,000-$485,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
- high 7 stale, 0 reposted of 11 open
- Hiring momentum
- 17 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
About this role
The Director, Investments Counsel at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will serve as the primary legal partner for the Investments team, providing strategic legal counsel on public and private fund investments and co-investments. This role involves leading negotiations, advising on fund structuring, and developing legal frameworks to enhance investment processes while collaborating with various internal teams and external counsel.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative as an employer.
What you need
- 15+ years of legal experience in investment funds and asset management
- Deep expertise across private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative investments
- Significant experience serving as a strategic legal advisor within complex organizations
- Extensive experience leading investor-side negotiations for fund investments and co-investments
- Strong expertise in structuring investments across taxable and tax-exempt entities
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-value negotiations
What you get
- Generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions
- Annual benefit for employees that can be used for housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs
- CZI Life of Service Gifts awarded to employees
- Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice
- Funding for select family-forming benefits
- Relocation support for employees moving to the Bay Area
Worth weighing
- High level of responsibility and visibility within the organization
- Role requires navigating complex legal, regulatory, and tax considerations
- Position may involve high-pressure negotiations and decision-making
- The role is hybrid, which may affect work-life balance depending on individual preferences
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Listed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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