General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
Position : General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
Reports to : President and CEO
Accountable to : Board of Directors
Department : Executive
Location : US Remote
Who we are:
CIEE is a non-profit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.
Why work with us:
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You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives; our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
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You will receive a competitive total rewards package. CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include:
- 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)
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You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 30 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our almost 80-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.
Who you are:
CIEE, Inc. seeks a highly experienced, strategic, and mission-driven General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer to serve as the organization’s primary advisor on governance, risk management, compliance, and legal affairs. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer will also serve as the Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors and provide enterprise-wide legal leadership across a global portfolio of programs and operations while supporting effective governance practices across the organization.
As a member of the executive leadership team, the General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer will play a key role in supporting organizational strategy, managing enterprise risk, strengthening governance frameworks, and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance.
This is a senior executive role requiring deep expertise in corporate governance, international operations, and risk management. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and trusted advisor with exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion, capable of operating effectively in a complex, global, and mission-oriented environment.
This position requires regular domestic and international travel to support organizational operations, board meetings, partner engagement, and leadership initiatives. Travel is expected to comprise approximately 15% of working time, including attendance at global leadership meetings, regional conferences, periodic board meetings, and visits to international program offices. The travel schedule will vary based on organizational priorities, and as such, a valid passport must be maintained at all times.
What you’ll do :
Strategic Legal Leadership
- 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 affecti