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To Apply We have engaged John and Snyder LLC search consultants for the General Counsel opening.  Please submit an electronic cover letter and resume directly to the search team via the link   here . All inquiries and/or application materials sent directly to Omidyar Network will be redirected to John and Snyder, LLC for review, which may cause significant delay in evaluation and response. About Omidyar Network (ON): Omidyar Network (ON) is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology is a powerful and ubiquitous force that, harnessed wisely, makes wondrous things happen. We believe in working together to guide tech’s trajectory intentionally. Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future. So far, we have committed more than $1.94 billion to initiatives that share our vision. We engage, partner, and fund some of the world’s brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people. About the Legal team: The Legal team at Omidyar Network is a trusted partner across the organization — working closely with programmatic staff, finance, and operations to enable bold, high-impact work. The team brings deep expertise across foundation grant-making, for profit investments, advocacy, and global operations, and is valued for its ability to identify key risks while also creating practical paths forward. About the Role: We are seeking a leading legal voice to help shape the future of technology and society. As General Counsel, you will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing legal and strategic counsel on both programmatic and operational decisions. You will lead a talented internal legal team and manage a network of specialized outside counsel, serving as a trusted advisor to our executive team as well as our Board. This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Chief Operating Officer. How You’ll Contribute to our Impact: Strategic Legal Counsel Serve as the organization’s authority on nonprofit, tax, and philanthropic law, including IRS 501(c)(3) compliance, foundation governance, and the legal dimensions of grant-making and impact opportunities Advise on legally innovative structures to maximize mission impact — including cross-border grantmaking, fiscal sponsorships, and collaborative funding mechanisms Provide guidance on new for-profit investments and engage on the management of our legacy for-profit portfolio, stewarded by our Head of Finance Represent ON externally as a member of our Senior Leadership team – including philanthropic legal networks as well as mission aligned convenings and fora Governance Act as Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors, overseeing all governance matters and ensuring alignment with bylaws, policies, and applicable regulations Advise the Executive Team and Board on navigation of politically complex and rapidly evolving environments Manage the organization’s multi-entity structure, including international entities, in close collaboration with finance and operations Compliance and Risk Management Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including IRS regulations governing tax-exempt organizations, LDA, FARA, UBIT, OFAC sanctions and screening requirements, as well as global data privacy laws such as GDPR Ensure compliance with conflict–of-interest policies Lead comprehensive risk assessments across grantmaking, investments, operations, and staff engagement — and translate findings into practical mitigation strategies Monitor and analyze the evolving legal, regulatory, and political landscapes to safeguard the organization’s mission and reputation and assist with organizational crisis response planning, contingency planni