Legal Consultant Volunteer

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The World Disaster Center (WDC) is seeking an experienced and passionate Legal Consultant Volunteer to provide crucial legal support as we continue our mission to enhance disaster preparedness and recovery efforts worldwide. In this role, you will provide legal advice, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This is a unique opportunity to use your legal expertise to help shape the future of a nonprofit that saves lives globally.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that currenlty we are unable to provide letters or assistance for U.S. students seeking to extend their OPT (Optional Practical Training) visa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Advisory & Compliance: Provide legal advice on matters related to nonprofit operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, and regulations governing nonprofit organizations, including tax-exempt status, governance, and fundraising.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to support various organizational initiatives, partnerships, and external collaborations.
• Risk Management & Governance: Assist WDC in identifying legal risks, advising on governance structures, and ensuring legal and ethical integrity in operations.
• Dispute Resolution: Offer counsel in resolving legal disputes or potential litigations involving WDC’s activities, helping to protect the organization's interests.
• Legal Research & Updates: Conduct legal research and stay updated on new laws and regulations that could impact WDC’s operations, ensuring the organization remains compliant and up-to-date.
• Collaboration: Work closely with WDC’s leadership team and various departments to understand their legal needs and provide tailored legal advice that supports the organization’s objectives.
• Document Review: Assist in the review of policies, contracts, and other legal documents to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with eligibility to provide legal counsel in the jurisdiction where WDC operates.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing law, ideally with exposure to nonprofit law, contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws governing nonprofit organizations, including governance, tax-exempt status, contracts, employment, and intellectual property.
• Legal Research & Writing: Strong skills in legal research, writing, and the ability to communicate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
• Experience with Nonprofits: Prior experience advising nonprofits on legal matters such as formation, compliance, risk management, and governance.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify legal risks and provide effective solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Why Volunteer with WDC?

• Global Impact: Use your legal expertise to support life-saving disaster management initiatives around the world.
• Flexible & Remote: Work remotely with flexible hours

Time Commitment:

We request a commitment of at least 2-3 months to ensure a rewarding experience for both you and WDC. This approach allows volunteers the flexibility to reassess their commitment after the initial period, without feeling obligated to continue if their circumstances or desires change.

How to Apply:

Are you ready to leave your creative mark on a global mission? Please send your resume and a 3-4 sentence email outlining your legal experience to office@worlddisastercenter.org.

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. World Disaster Center reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

This role requires remote working. Applicants must have regular and reliable access to the internet, as well as the motivation to dedicate their time to the organization.

World Disaster Center is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. World Disaster Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

If you are interested in this position, please read the job description carefully before applying for this volunteer role. You must include a resume when applying for this position.