Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to clients in a clear and non-legalistic manner, both in writing and orally. A longtime Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation attorney has parted ways with the Seattle-based organization, whose co-chairs are currently in the midst of a high-profile divorce, and joined another nonprofit group as general counsel. If you require assistance with the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please send hr@gatesfoundation.org an application. Lisa Johnsen is the Foundation`s Senior Tax Advisor and leads the Foundation`s Grants and Contracts Services team. Understand and support the programmatic, operational and business objectives of internal client groups, develop creative solutions and solve problems using the appropriate legal framework, taking into account the Foundation`s values and in accordance with the Foundation`s practices and policies. Visit the Foundation`s offices in the United States at least three times a year and, as appropriate, other Foundation offices; other trips as needed. Lauren Bright, Director, is the Senior Legal Counsel for the Foundation`s U.S. Programs Division and Global Policy and Advocacy Division. In this role, she provides legal advice and support to ensure the Foundation`s compliance with national and international laws and regulations. In 2015, Lauren assumed the additional position of Director of the Foundation`s Washington, D.C. office, where she oversees day-to-day operations and business effectiveness in support of the Foundation`s missions. Demonstrated passion for the mission and values of the foundation and the legal statement of the team`s objectives.
Ruth Atherton stepped down as an associate solicitor at the Gates Foundation this month and is the first leading female attorney at the Commons Project Foundation in New York. The group is headquartered in Switzerland and was founded in 2019 with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation. Bachelor of Laws with preferably 15 years of experience in legal practice; prefers a combination of experience in law firm and as in-house counsel; A current or equivalent cash subscription is required. * Must be able to work legally in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship. Understand regulatory compliance best practices for foundation grants, investments and other Foundation activities, including with respect to the Foreign Contribution Control Act and other applicable laws, global access, privacy issues, charities, intellectual property, for-profit engagement and advocacy. Connie Collingsworth is responsible for leading a significant portion of the Foundation`s operational needs, including information technology, human resources, law, global security, grants and contract services, and overall business design. In this role, she oversees much of the Foundation`s day-to-day operations, providing advice and leading strategic planning for each department to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness in support of the Foundation`s missions. She is also the Foundation`s Legal Director. Lauren Bright is General Counsel and Director of the Foundation`s Washington, D.C. office Lauren joined the Foundation in 2005 and held several positions before becoming General Counsel.
His responsibilities include overseeing the legal department and a wide range of legal, regulatory and policy issues affecting the foundation. In addition, she leads the overall operations of the Foundation`s Washington, D.C. office, which provides support and services to more than 120 regional employees. Direct experience in leading and providing general advice to clients in general and cross-border legal and commercial matters in India, with knowledge of grant-making and other investment instruments in the field of philanthropy further. Support the education and training of Foundation staff in legal matters and, where appropriate, fellows and partners. Structure, negotiate and draft legal documents related to the Foundation`s investments, including grants, contracts and complex collaborations to advance the Foundation`s charitable strategies. Demonstrate generalist expertise to identify legal issues and, where appropriate, work with other members of the legal team to lead the resolution of legal issues related to the Foundation`s activities in India and other Asian countries in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. “Guidance, Solutions, Integrity” describes the legal team`s approach to providing tailored legal advice that supports the Foundation`s mission and strategy execution. Members of the legal team represent the entire foundation, and the legal team provides creative solutions that support the achievement of the foundation`s goals, develops and implements effective legal processes to streamline the foundation`s investment practices, and applies preventative legal strategies and policies to manage risk and protect the foundation`s reputation. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2007, Lisa was a partner at K&L Gates, where she advised the Foundation and other nonprofits on tax and governance matters for federal and state tax and governance organizations. Lisa was Chair of the American Bar Association`s Tax Section Committee on Exempt Organizations from 2017 to 2019 and a Fellow of the American Law Institute (ALI), where she is currently a consultant for ALI`s Restatement of the Law of Charitable Nonprofit Organizations project.
Lisa also taught tax-exempt organizations in the graduate program in taxation at the University of Washington School of Law for several years. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2002, she was a partner and member of the Executive Committee of Preston Gates & Ellis (now known as K&L Gates), where she focused on securities law and private equity investments. Act as the Legal Relations Manager for the Foundation`s Country Office in India, working closely with the management of that office and providing advice and helping to coordinate resources as required. Our culture shapes our decisions about what we do and how we do it. We believe that energetic individuals who work well together and are motivated by great leadership in an inclusive environment can do extraordinary things. We expect Foundation employees to consciously and consistently embody our values of optimism, collaboration, rigour, innovation and inclusion. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are external online distributors of ALM`s extensive collection of current and archived versions of legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law clients may access and use ALM content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, New York Law Journal and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
