Assistant General Counsel
Battle Creek, MI
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Website: W. K. Kellogg Foundation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading philanthropic institution helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking applications for a newly created Assistant General Counsel position. The Assistant General Counsel will provide collaborative, solution-oriented legal guidance and support to the foundation on U.S. and international legal matters, advising foundation staff in a variety of areas including grantmaking, contracts, policy and advocacy, workforce mobility, and state and local registrations.
The Assistant General Counsel will advise foundation staff on structuring grants, review grant application materials for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and foundation policies, and prepare, review and negotiate contracts to procure goods and services, licenses, leases and other legal documents. Other areas of support may include employment matters, employee benefit programs, intellectual property matters and impact investments.
A qualified candidate will have five or more years of relevant legal practice experience in a law firm or as in-house legal counsel and be a current member in good standing of a state bar, with licensure or ability to obtain licensure in Michigan. Experience advising private foundations or other tax-exempt entities and drafting and negotiating contracts is preferred. Experience in corporate, employment, intellectual property, privacy, real estate and/or technology law is helpful.
To Apply
The search is being led by Katherine Jacobs, Julian Jackson, and Britni Russell Bianchi of the national search firm NPAG. Applications, including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in PDF or Word format), and where you learned of the position, should be sent to: WKKF-AGC@npag.com. Please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Our Lead
Katherine Jacobs, Ph.D.
President & CEO
As a trained psychologist, teacher, researcher, and consultant with twenty years of experience both in the U.S. and abroad, Katherine guides organizations through change with particular expertise in founder transitions, facilitation of Board and executive level decisions, and the implications for growth and strategic talent development.