Chief Governance Officer

About the Company: Established philanthropic organization raising money to protect wildlife & parkland IndustryFund-Raising TypeNon Profit Founded1967Employees51-200 Categories AssociationCharitable Organizations & Foundations GovernmentOrganizationsOtherSpecialtiesfundraisingnational park grantscorporate partnershipsnational christmas tree lighting ceremonyeaster egg rollnew media initiativescommunity partnershipsstrategic investmentsand planned giving Business ClassificationsB2CAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Chief Governance Officer to serve as its chief legal officer, principal advisor on board governance, and leader of compliance, while partnering on enterprise risk management. Responsibilities include structuring and negotiating complex agreements; advising on nonprofit, tax-exempt, employment, insurance, and intellectual property matters; and managing outside counsel and legal operations. The role will guide board governance, policies, records, and effectiveness, and build a collaborative organization-wide compliance and ethics program. The Chief Governance Officer will also advise on new initiatives, crisis management, privacy, cybersecurity, and nonpartisan advocacy, using sound judgment in sensitive and high-profile situations. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. At least 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience is required, including substantial work in nonprofit governance, complex agreements, and compliance. Applicants should have deep knowledge of nonprofit, tax-exempt, and board governance law, experience advising senior executives and boards, and a record of drafting and negotiating contracts and managing outside counsel and legal budgets. Preferred qualifications include senior in-house legal leadership, experience with philanthropy and public-private partnerships, and the ability to build legal functions or lead organizational change. Hiring Manager Title President & CEOFunctionsLegal