Overview
Legal & Compliance Associate Jobs in United States at Bright Mind
Title: Legal & Compliance Associate
Company: Bright Mind
Location: United States
Join Us in Making a Difference!
Are you passionate about creating a positive change in society? Our CBS-featured non-profit wants you to join us in making a difference.
About Us:
Bright Mind is an award-winning non-profit organization recognized for our innovative initiatives, such as Wellness Week and 'Street Care'. Our outreach has reached up to 60 million people, and we have been featured on CBS, Politico, ABC, and Newsweek. We are looking for a passionate and versatile individual to join our management team. If you have a desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research, excellent writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring our initiatives remain compliant and protected as we expand our global reach.
Note: Even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We value a diverse set of skills and experiences and believe that passion and commitment are just as important as specific qualifications. We value your contribution, even if it's just 2 hours a week—your time can truly make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal Research: Conduct research on non-profit regulations, liability, and employment law to ensure organization-wide compliance.
- Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks in new initiatives (like 'Street Care') and propose proactive solutions to mitigate them.
- Governance: Assist in maintaining and updating organizational bylaws and ensuring adherence to 501(c)(3) requirements.
- Intellectual Property: Support the protection of our trademarks and copyrighted materials across our global outreach platforms.
- Policy Development: Help draft internal policies that reflect our commitment to ethics, diversity, and community safety.
- Reporting: Regularly review legal announcements and regulatory changes, notifying relevant staff of potential impacts to the organization.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to translate legal concepts into informative guidance.
- Proficiency in legal research methods to identify regulatory requirements and gather data.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple compliance tasks and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of 501(c)(3) governance and non-profit financial principles.
- Familiarity with intellectual property protection and internal policy drafting.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
- Hands-on experience in community outreach and social services.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Flexible volunteer schedules to accommodate your availability.
- Networking opportunities with professionals and other volunteers in the nonprofit sector.
- Be listed as a Board Member for Brightmind or Street Care.
- Eligible for Senior titles.
- Be featured on the Brightmind website (bio, title, photo)
- Get priority for media features, panels, or outreach (e.g., CBS News)
- Request LinkedIn/ letters of recommendation from the director, or leadership.
Note: This is an unpaid position.
Contact Us
For more information, please reach out to us at [email protected].
To apply for this position, email your resume to [email protected].
Learn more about our initiatives at Bright Mind (https://brightmindenrichment.org/) and Street Care (https://streetcare.us/)
