General Counsel

About the role

The General Counsel at Omidyar Network will serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing legal and strategic counsel on both programmatic and operational decisions. They will lead a talented internal legal team and manage a network of specialized outside counsel, serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team and the Board.

This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Chief Operating Officer.

What You'll Bring To The Team

• J.D. degree and license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction
• 15+ years of legal practice, including significant in-house experience at a private foundation and/or large law firm
• Deep expertise in U.S. nonprofit and foundation tax law, preferably including experience in a grant-making context
• Experience advising on early- to growth-stage venture capital equity or fund investments (desirable)
• Experience working in global settings on cross-border deals and grants (desirable)
• Excellent people management and mentorship skills, with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams with an empowered, entrepreneurial culture
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues for non-legal audiences
• A collaborative, team-first orientation — comfortable working across functions and with external partners
• An autonomous self-starter who exercises sound independent judgment and drives effective resolution of legal issues
• Able to interpret and analyze complex data and information
• Flexibility and adaptability suited to a dynamic, fast-moving organization
• Experience building strategic alliances (desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to turn complex legal advice into practical processes and guidance materials
• A genuine commitment to Omidyar Network's mission and the ability to counsel staff on how to achieve organizational goals—accounting for legal risk while keeping impact at the center

Location

ON is currently operating in a hybrid capacity, with employees working in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This position will be based out of our Washington DC or San Francisco office. Employees must reside within 100 miles of their assigned office location. Candidates must have a current U.S. work authorization to be considered.

Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position that features competitive pay and benefits, including health care (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, and a generous employer 401(k) contribution. The salary range for this role is $375,400-$469,200 in San Francisco and $337,800-$422,300 in Washington, DC. ON manages pay equity seriously and new hires generally start at the midpoint of this range.