Legal Counsel – Fractional

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to RP, a US 501(c)(3) research and implementation nonprofit, regarding the boundaries of charitable activities and Model A fiscal sponsorship.

• Draft and assess contractor, service, and various agreements.

• Ensure compliance with multi-jurisdiction employment laws while assisting with visa sponsorship and immigration matters.

• Negotiate grant agreements with both funders and recipients, along with fiscal sponsorship agreements that address IP transfer and spin-off provisions.

• Evaluate FARA exposure, GDPR responsibilities related to UK and EU operations, and emerging AI regulations impacting research and operations.

• Assist in entity formation, exemption applications, and asset transfers for projects that are transitioning to independent nonprofit status.

• Address ad hoc structural inquiries and refer matters to specialist outside counsel when necessary.

• Report directly to Chief Operations Officer Carolyn Footitt.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice is generally required.

• Must be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction where you intend to work.

• Most positions necessitate being a US-barred attorney.

• Strong legal judgment and comfort with navigating ambiguity.

• A genuine interest in understanding organizations that may have different risk tolerances and operational speeds compared to typical non-profit or corporate clients.

• Capacity to meet rapid turnaround demands.

• Ability to offer risk-calibrated legal advice.

• Experience or capability to tackle novel legal issues, such as fiscal sponsorship structures, contract negotiations for frontier AI labs, export controls, FARA exposure, compute contract remedies, and the activity boundaries of 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location options.

• Comprehensive benefits (varying by country and hours worked; RP strives for equity and quality for all staff).

• Generous paid time off, which includes vacation and mandated organization-wide breaks at mid and end of the year.

• Technology stipend for work-related and office equipment.

• Monthly budget of $40 USD equivalent for AI tools.

• Opportunities for learning, including workshops, training sessions, and dedicated work time for professional and personal development.

• Virtual co-working spaces, including a private Rethink Priorities Focusmate group.

• RP Peer Support Program for New Employees.

• Additional benefits at the discretion of RP Leadership.

• A supportive team that prioritizes respectful work relationships and a healthy work-life balance.

• Potential delivery of a box of Oreos upon request.