Hybrid Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs

at I'M GLOBALCITIZEN

• Job title: Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $145,000 - $160,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Senior Counsel advising Global Citizen on legal and business affairs within a mission-driven team. Overseeing contracts, compliance, governance, and strategic initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior management on complex business initiatives, contracts, and risk management matters
• Lead negotiations and oversee drafting of key contracts across business units, including major talent, sponsorship, event production, and media deals
• Advise on intellectual property, nonprofit compliance, lobbying regulations, and global partnership structures
• Provide strategic recommendations to mitigate organizational risk while advancing business and mission objectives
• Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring efficiency and alignment with Global Citizen’s legal priorities
• Supervise and mentor members of the Legal & Business Affairs team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and operational excellence
• Establish and implement team priorities, workflows, and performance metrics
• Oversee the development of internal training programs for staff on legal and compliance topics
• Support cross-functional collaboration, ensuring legal alignment across departments including Partnerships, Marketing, Events, and Creative
• Oversee the organization’s global corporate governance structure and ensure compliance with U.S. and international nonprofit laws
• Lead compliance reviews and implement risk management frameworks across all business activities
• Provide strategic input on organizational policies, ensuring alignment with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards
• Serve as a key liaison to the Board of Directors on governance and compliance matters
• Independently manage high-impact, cross-departmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and effective delivery (e.g. Global Citizen Festival)
• Lead legal workstreams for major events, campaigns, and corporate initiatives
• Partner with leadership on long-term strategic planning for Global Citizen’s business and legal operations
• Develop and enhance internal systems (e.g., contract lifecycle management, compliance tracking) to improve efficiency and accountability

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the New York Bar
• 5–8 years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel or law firm experience with emphasis on entertainment, nonprofit, or corporate law
• Demonstrated experience managing legal teams, outside counsel, and major organizational initiatives with international experience / cross-cultural coordination
• Expertise in nonprofit law, corporate governance, sponsorship structuring, lobbying compliance, and intellectual property
• Familiarity with entertainment and talent contracting, particularly in music, media, and events, is highly preferred
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and project management platforms (e.g., IronClad, SpotDraft, Asana, Airtable, GSuite)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 403(b) retirement savings & employer match
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts
• FSA
• Professional Development Assistance (EAP)