LEGAL CONSULTANT

JOB SUMMARY: This is a 6 month consultancy position. CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty with a special focus on working alongside women and girls. In 2024, CARE worked in over 100 countries, reaching millions of people with innovative programs in emergency response, economic empowerment, health, education, and climate resilience. CARE is committed to creating an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed, and we are at the forefront of humanitarian innovation, including digital transformation and responsible AI deployment. The Opportunity: CARE is embarking on a strategic expansion of its digital capabilities and private sector partnerships to maximize impact and operational efficiency. The Legal Department is seeking an experienced legal consultant to provide critical support during this transformational period. This 6-month consultancy offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of international development, corporate law, digital innovation, and emerging technology, making a tangible impact on CARE’s mission while working with a dynamic, values-driven team. The Legal Consultant will serve as a strategic legal advisor and project manager for several critical initiatives within CARE’s Legal Department. This role demands a unique blend of corporate transactional expertise, international law knowledge, technology law proficiency, and project management skills. The consultant will lead the development of organizational policies, manage complex legal entity registrations and restructuring across multiple jurisdictions, support innovative private sector partnerships, and provide legal guidance on CARE’s digital transformation and AI implementation initiatives. Key collaborators will be Legal Department, Program Strategy & Innovation Team, Finance & Operations, Regional & Country Teams, Technology & Digital Innovation Team, Private Sector Partnerships Team, Human Resources RESPONSIBILITIES: Policy Development & Legal Framework Modernization

• Lead the drafting, review, and updating of organizational policies to reflect current legal requirements, best practices, and CARE’s strategic priorities
• Develop comprehensive policies addressing emerging areas including data privacy, AI governance, privacy, records retention, technology procurement, and intellectual property management
• Create standardized templates and playbooks for private sector engagement, including joint venture agreements, commercial partnerships, social enterprise structures, and innovative financing arrangements
• Conduct comprehensive policy gap analysis and develop remediation plans aligned with international standards and donor requirements
• Collaborate with regional and country teams to ensure policies are culturally appropriate and operationally feasible across diverse contexts
• Design and deliver policy training sessions and resources for staff, including written guidance, FAQs, and practical implementation tools

Legal Entity Management & Registrations

• Oversee ongoing compliance and registration requirements for existing CARE legal entities globally, including annual filings, governance updates, and regulatory reporting
• Manage and coordinate the establishment of new legal entities to support program expansion and strategic initiatives
• Conduct legal research on entity formation requirements, nonprofit regulations, and operating restrictions across target countries
• Coordinate with local counsel, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional registration processes
• Develop and maintain centralized systems for tracking entity information, registration status, renewal deadlines, and compliance obligations
• Provide strategic guidance on optimal entity structures for new initiatives, including considerations of tax efficiency, liability protection, operational flexibility, and donor requirements
• Support entity restructuring, mergers, and dissolutions as needed to align with organizational strategy

Private Sector Partnerships & Complex Transactions

• Provide legal support for innovative partnerships with private sector companies, social enterprises, and impact investors
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including strategic alliances, revenue-sharing arrangements, licensing agreements, technology partnerships, and joint ventures
• Advise on blended finance structures, social impact bonds, and other innovative financing mechanisms that combine philanthropic and commercial capital
• Ensure private sector partnerships comply with nonprofit regulations, donor restrictions, and CARE’s mission and values
• Support the development of social enterprise initiatives and advise on appropriate legal structures, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with program teams to structure partnerships that maximize development impact while protecting organizational interests

Digital Transformation & AI Legal Support

• Develop and implement legal frameworks for CARE’s digital-first initiatives, including digital service delivery, blockchain & crypto currency transactions, data collection platforms, and technology-enabled programming
• Provide legal guidance on AI deployment, including risk assessments, ethical frameworks, bias mitigation, algorithmic accountability, and regulatory compliance
• Draft AI governance policies addressing responsible use, human rights considerations, data protection, transparency, and accountability in accordance with emerging global standards
• Advise on data privacy and protection compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including GDPR, local data protection laws, and sector-specific regulations
• Review technology vendor agreements, software licenses, cloud services contracts, and other technology procurement to ensure adequate data protection, security, and service levels
• Support the development of digital consent frameworks, beneficiary data rights policies, and responsible data management practices

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