Chief General Counsel
Color Of Change
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Job Description
About the Chief General Counsel Role at Color Of Change
Color Of Change is seeking a seasoned, values-driven Chief General Counsel to serve as the organization’s principal legal authority and a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
This pivotal role involves designing and leading Color Of Change’s legal function from the ground up, establishing the essential legal infrastructure. The Chief General Counsel will be responsible for protecting the organization’s advocacy efforts, its people, funding, and public integrity, all while enabling bold, mission-aligned action to further Color Of Change's impactful work.
Key Responsibilities and Impact
- Serve as the primary legal counsel, advising executive leadership and the Board.
- Build and scale the legal department, developing robust policies and procedures.
- Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Protect Color Of Change’s advocacy, intellectual property, and public image.
- Enable strategic initiatives through proactive legal guidance and risk management.
About Color Of Change
Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. We help people respond effectively to injustice in the world. As a national online force driven by more than 7 million members, we move decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America. You can learn more about our work and impact by visiting our website.
Key skills/competency
- Legal Strategy
- Non-profit Law
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Advocacy Law
- Board Relations
- Organizational Development
- Public Policy
- Litigation Management
How to Get Hired at Color Of Change
- Understand Color Of Change's mission: Research their impact, campaigns, and values deeply.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in non-profit law, advocacy, and strategic counsel.
- Show leadership in legal infrastructure: Emphasize building legal functions from scratch.
- Demonstrate commitment to racial justice: Articulate how your values align with their work.
- Prepare for values-based interviews: Be ready to discuss ethical leadership and impact.
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