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Company: HFHI - Habitat for Humanity International , Remote, USA
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Assistant General Counsel - Global Program Impact $107,000 – $126,000 - Remote USA

Job Category: General Corporate [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 84001
Job description:
A legal professional is being sought for the role of Assistant General Counsel – Global Program Impact. Reporting to the Senior Counsel – Global Initiatives and Network Engagement, this role provides legal support and counsel for global projects and the organization’s network. The position focuses on activities within the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS) program, covering general corporate matters, international operations, and contract management, including negotiation of professional services and international project collaboration agreements.

Assistant General Counsel - Global Program Impact
Location: Remote, USA
Job Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities:
Provide Legal Support to TCIS on Contract Management and Negotiation: 50%
- Negotiate and draft service/vendor agreements, sponsorship agreements, grant agreements, and other miscellaneous agreements. Focus will be on professional services and international project collaboration agreements.
- Research and advise on related international structuring matters.
- Develop and review checklists, legal content, templates, and forms.
Legal Counsel & Global Business Support:30%
- Provide legal advice to Area Offices, National Organizations, and headquarters functions on governance, contracts, compliance with policies, and risk/litigation avoidance.
- Counsel business partners on employment, finance, IT, advocacy, regional safety, safeguarding, and international data privacy.
Provide Legal Support to TCIS on Risk Management, Compliance, and other general matters: 20%
- Research legal issues and prepare memoranda and correspondence.

Key Requirements:
- Juris Doctor
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 5 years of legal counsel experience with international corporate and contract matters.
- Proven in-house legal experience within a corporate environment.
- Ability to act as a thought partner and trusted counsel to diverse stakeholders across the organization.
- Global mindset with willingness and ability to support business operations across multiple time zones on a regular basis.

Active support of HFHI Values & Commitments:
- Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
- Courage - We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
- Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

Safeguarding:
HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance. For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is $107,000-$126,000. For work locations in Slovakia, the target hiring range starts at 4,420 euros per month.

Assistant General Counsel - Global Program Impact
$107,000 – $126,000

Habitat for Humanity International

84001
Company: HFHI - Habitat for Humanity International
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Employment type: Full Time, Remote
Salary: $107,000 – $126,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Remote, USA USA
Post Date: 02/17/2026
 
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