Board Member - Attorney

Job Title: Attorney Board Member

FLSA Classification: N/A

Reports to: Board of Directors at Large

Date: March 31, 2024

Job Description

Summary/objective: Passionate and experienced Attorney to join our Board of Directors. The Attorney Board Member will provide valuable legal expertise, oversight, and guidance to our organization, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and protecting the organization’s interests. This is a voluntary position that offers an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of our organization.

Essential functions:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Board of Directors, executive leadership team, and staff on a wide range of legal matters relevant to the organization’s mission and operations.

• Review and advise on contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board structure, bylaws, and conflicts of interest, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards that may impact the organization and recommend appropriate actions to address legal risks and opportunities.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings, negotiations, and other interactions with external parties, as needed.
• Oversee legal compliance efforts, including reporting, filings, and registrations required by government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel and other advisors as needed to address complex legal issues or specialized areas of law
• Serve as a liaison between the Board of Directors and legal counsel, communicating legal matters and updates to the board and ensuring that legal advice is considered in decision-making processes.
• Participate actively in board meetings, committees, and strategic planning sessions, providing input and perspective from a legal standpoint.
• Uphold the organization’s mission, values, and code of ethics, and act in the best interest of the organization and its employees at all times.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.