Organization
M4A Foundation - CrowdDoing

Pro Bono Lawyer/Pro Bono In-House Counsel Team Member - Volunteer Position at CrowdDoing

Duration
Recruiting through Oct 30th
Location
El Dorado Hills, CA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting through Oct 30th

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

About this Opportunity

Overview:

CrowdDoing, a joint initiative of Reframe It and M4A Foundation, is actively seeking U.S.-licensed attorneys to join our team as Pro Bono Lawyers/In-House Counsel Team Members. This vital role offers an opportunity to provide crucial legal support and guidance to our innovative and impactful organization, which is dedicated to fostering systemic change and multi-disciplinary collaboration for social good.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Legal Advisory and Compliance: Provide legal advice on matters related to non-profit operations, including compliance with federal and state laws, regulations governing non-profits, and intellectual property rights.
  • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to support various organizational initiatives and partnerships.
  • Risk Management and Governance: Assist in identifying legal risks and advising on governance structures and policies, ensuring legal and ethical integrity.
  • Dispute Resolution: Offer counsel in resolving any legal disputes or potential litigations involving CrowdDoing.
  • Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with different departments within CrowdDoing to understand their legal needs and provide tailored advice.
  • Legal Research and Updates: Conduct legal research and stay updated on new laws and regulations that may affect the organization and its operations.
  • Requirements:

    • Active license to practice law in the United States.
    • Experience in legal practice, preferably with exposure to non-profit law, intellectual property, employment law, or corporate governance.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
    • Commitment to the principles and mission of CrowdDoing.

    Time Commitment:

    • This is a volunteer position. We expect a flexible time commitment of 3 hours per week/month (to be determined based on your availability and our needs).

    Location:

    • This position is remote, allowing for flexible volunteering from any location in the U.S.

    Application Process:

    Interested candidates should submit their resume, a brief cover letter outlining their interest in CrowdDoing and relevant legal experience, and proof of their U.S. legal licensing to [email protected]. We also encourage applicants to fill out our volunteer form at CrowdDoing Volunteer Form to help us understand your areas of expertise and how you can best contribute to our team.

    For questions and correspondence regarding codesigning a perfect volunteer role for yourself in the CrowdDoing systems change venture lab please email: "[email protected]"

    Skills/Interests

    • Advocacy
    • Leadership
    • Legal

    Issue area

    • Children & Youth