Foreign Attorney

FHI 360

. Draft, review, and revise contracts and other legal documents and support contract management .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate law, governance, and compliance, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents while managing outside counsel in foreign jurisdictions. Proficient in legal analysis, contract management, and maintaining compliance with international regulations.

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Admitted To Practice Law In A Country Other Than The United States3-5 Years Of Experience As An Attorney Practicing Outside The United StatesKnowledge Of Corporate Law And GovernanceFluent In EnglishExperience Supporting Multi-Jurisdiction Corporate Governance

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingContract ManagementLegal ResearchCorporate GovernanceLitigation ManagementCompliance RequirementsRecords ManagementContract LawEmployment LawData Protection Risk Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptabilityExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSharePointLegal Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree (or International Equivalent)License To Practice Law In A Country Other Than The United States

Industry Keywords

NGO ExperienceCross-Border ComplianceCharitable Solicitation ComplianceInternational Counsel NetworksCorporate Filings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and revise contracts and other legal documents and support contract management
Provide legal analysis and guidance on non-U.S. legal issues within the scope of foreign licensure
Escalate matters requiring U.S.-licensed attorney review
Conduct legal and factual research and draft memoranda and recommendations
Administer and oversee corporate insurance program support activities
Support cross-border INGO operations on donor compliance, subaward/partner risk clauses, and contract flowdowns
Draft corporate governance documents and maintain minute books and corporate records
Prepare corporate minutes and resolutions for subsidiaries and affiliates
Support corporate transactions by organizing due diligence materials and preparing closing documents
Select and manage outside counsel for litigation in foreign courts and maintain a litigation tracker
Organize and track files for internal investigations and administrative proceedings
Maintain the registered trademark schedule and assist with renewal applications
Oversee domestic corporate registrations and charitable solicitation licenses, including annual reports and renewals
Prepare annual state and federal income, business, and franchise tax filings under U.S.-licensed attorney oversight
Maintain annual schedules of corporate filings and recurring compliance processes
Update and maintain OGC legal guidance resources on Connect and SharePoint
Support privacy and data-protection risk management, including cross-border data transfers and privacy issue spotting
Support country office legal presence and local regulatory compliance workstreams
Identify and resolve problems within OGC priorities and escalate matters as appropriate
Assist U.S.-admitted attorneys with company policy oversight and implementation
Handle sensitive, investigative, and privileged information
Support legal-hold and record-retention processes
Liaise with outside counsel and legal vendors and process invoices
Engage foreign local counsel and maintain an approved-counsel directory
Coordinate insurance application and renewal information and track certificates of insurance
Establish partnering cadences with Programs, Finance, Compliance, Security/Safety, and People and Culture
Collaborate with Legal Operations on matter tracking, records management, and OGC resources and portals
Organize and preserve legal documents and maintain OGC filing systems
Manage immediate tasks and longer-term projects assigned by U.S.-admitted attorneys
May lead and guide lower-level personnel
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admitted to practice law in a country other than the United States
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an attorney practicing outside the United States
Requires a law degree (or international equivalent) consistent with licensure requirements in the applicable jurisdiction(s)
License to practice law in a country other than the United States
Knowledge of corporate law, corporate governance, litigation in foreign courts, and compliance requirements
Ability to analyze legal documents and source materials and synthesize findings into clear recommendations
Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and adaptability skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Advanced knowledge of administrative and organizational procedures, business correspondence, and records management
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with SharePoint or ability to quickly gain proficiency
Excellent attention to detail
Working knowledge of general contract law and employment law
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel in foreign jurisdictions, including scoping, budgeting, and performance monitoring
NGO experience preferred
Experience supporting multi-jurisdiction corporate governance and charitable solicitation compliance preferred
Experience with international counsel networks and cross-border compliance matters preferred
Additional language proficiency relevant to organizational footprint preferred
Less than 10% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account
18 days of paid vacation per year for US-based full-time staff
12 sick days per year for US-based full-time staff
11 holidays per year for US-based full-time staff
Competitive benefits package
Professional development
Policies and programs supporting a healthy work/life balance
Equal opportunity employment
Safeguarding and screening procedures, including reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks