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CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

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501 - 1000 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Education • Non-profit

CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange is a nonprofit organization (founded in 1947) that organizes and facilitates international educational and cultural exchange programs. It provides study abroad programs for college and high school students, gap-year and internship placements, TEFL certification and teaching abroad, professional and research exchange, Work & Travel and BridgeUSA programs, and host-family and employer partnerships. CIEE also administers scholarships and safety/onsite support services to help participants travel and study internationally while advancing intercultural understanding and global citizenship.

📋 Description

• Serve as the chief legal advisor to the President and CEO and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to CIEE executive leadership and organizational stakeholders. • Advise on legal matters affecting domestic and international operations, including nonprofit governance, employment, regulatory compliance, contracts, intellectual property, data privacy, international activities, and risk management. • Provide legal support for strategic initiatives, partnerships, acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and new business opportunities. • Oversee litigation, claims management, investigations, and dispute resolution matters. • Manage the legal department budget and relationships with external legal counsel to ensure cost-effective delivery of legal services. • Monitor and anticipate emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting higher education, international education, nonprofit organizations, international exchange programs, data privacy, and global operations. • As Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors, support board operations, including meeting planning and attendance, oversight of governance records and structures, policies, and official corporate actions as well as related committee work. • Advise leadership and the board on best practices in corporate governance, nonprofit compliance, conflicts of interest administration, related-party transactions, corporate policies and procedures, and nonprofit fiduciary obligations. • Ensure governance practices remain aligned with organizational needs and evolving nonprofit laws and standards. • Provide legal oversight and guidance related to CIEE's international centers, foreign entities, partnerships, and activities. • Provide legal strategy and compliance for CIEE’s global operations, including study abroad, exchange, and educational programs. • Navigate complex international legal frameworks, including regulatory, immigration, tax, data privacy, employment, and contractual matters. • Monitor and mitigate cross-border risk while enabling program growth and innovation. • Lead and oversee enterprise compliance programs and support enterprise risk management initiatives and strategies. • Oversee conflict-of-interest administration and related governance compliance processes. • Promote ethical business practices and a culture of accountability throughout the organization. • Ensure compliance with all relevant U.S. and international laws and regulations. • Support internal investigations and compliance reviews as appropriate. • Assist leadership in navigating geopolitical, regulatory, and operational risks associated with global programming. • Advise on cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence, technology governance, and related regulatory developments. • Support the development of policies and governance frameworks addressing emerging technologies and digital innovation. • Partner with technology and operational leaders to identify and manage technology-related risks. • Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, partnerships, and strategic agreements. • Advise on corporate transactions, joint ventures, and international partnerships. • Build, lead, and mentor an effective legal team (internal and external counsel).

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing. • Minimum 15+ years of progressive legal experience, including senior leadership roles with significant experience advising boards and executive leadership. • Demonstrated expertise in non-profit governance and compliance, corporate law, risk management, data privacy, cyber-security, and emerging regulatory issues. • Extensive experience with international operations, programs, or global regulatory environments. • Ability to maintain a valid passport and clear background check in connection with international visa requirements.

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off and Parental leave • Gym Reimbursement Program • Employee Assistance Program • Short-term & Long-term Disability • 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules) • CIEE Study Abroad Program discounts • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution • Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision) • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (medical and dependent) • Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)