General Counsel

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Oversight Board. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience "” talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$332,000.00/yr - $332,000.00/yrAbout the Oversight BoardThe Oversight Board makes binding and independent decisions about the most challenging content issues on Facebook and Instagram. Members of the Board include Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark, Tawakkol Karman, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Michael McConnell, Director of Stanford's Constitutional Law Center, and many other diverse leaders and thinkers from around the world. The Board issued its first decisions in January 2021.The Oversight Board Administration is the team of full-time staff who support Board Members in carrying out their duties. The Administration has a presence in London, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., and operates with a global scope.We are excited to announce that Major, Lindsey & Africa has been exclusively retained by Oversight Board LLC (OSB) to conduct a search for its General Counsel.Overview:The General Counsel is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing all legal, governance, and regulatory matters for OSB. Reporting to the Executive Director, the General Counsel serves as a key advisor to the Board of Trustees, Co-Chairs, LLC Managers, and executive leadership, ensuring that OSB maintains its independence, integrity, and legal compliance while continuing to make high-impact content decisions. This role requires a strategic, forward-thinking leader who can navigate a complex, global legal environment while proactively addressing regulatory, litigation, and governance challenges. Additionally, the General Counsel will oversee a team of three legal professionals and supervise the government relations function, ensuring cohesive and efficient management of all legal and regulatory activities.Experience:The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of legal experience in a leading law firm, in-house legal department, or regulatory/governmental body, with expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, technology law, and litigation risk management. Experience in government affairs, regulatory bodies, and/or the technology sector is highly preferred. The candidate should possess a strong ethical framework, a commitment to freedom of expression, and the ability to manage complex legal and policy challenges in a dynamic global environment. The role requires exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, the ability to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to governance and risk while fostering collaboration across jurisdictions. Demonstrated experience managing and supervising a team is indispensable.Location:Washington, DC, strongly preferred. Strong candidates in New York, NY, or elsewhere in the Eastern US time zone will be considered.Compensation:$332,000 base and excellent benefits.Process:For further information or to make an application, please contact Major, Lindsey & Africa via the following email address: (Darrius Moore).The advert is expected to close onMarch 7th, 2025 .Oversight Board is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You will receive equal treatment regardless of age, mental or physical disability, gender, gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions) or maternity, race, color, creed, nationality, ancestry, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Seniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegal and Information TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and Media#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-17