General Counsel

Company Description

Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts—all in one place. Use of the Givebutter platform is completely free with a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model.

Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, and is the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories.

Our mission is to empower the changemaker in all of us. We believe giving should be fun, so you’ll want to do it again, and we also believe that work should be fun, so that you’ll have the greatest impact. We are excited to hear from talented people who want to work with other talented people in making the world a butter place—and have fun along the way. 

Role Description

As our first in-house legal hire, reporting to the CEO, the General Counsel will serve as Givebutter's founding legal advisor, overseeing all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters. This role requires a proactive leader who can balance legal risk with business objectives, enabling Givebutter to scale responsibly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Strategy & Compliance: Develop and implement legal strategies that align with Givebutter's mission and business goals. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, particularly those affecting SaaS, FinTech, and nonprofit sectors.

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including commercial contracts, partnerships, vendor contracts, customer terms of service, etc.

  • Deep fluency in commercial contracts, payments regulation (e.g., KYC/AML, card‑network rules), and data privacy (GDPR, CCPA).

• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the company and its stakeholders.

• Corporate Governance: Advise the executive team and board on corporate governance matters, ensuring best practices are followed.

• Intellectual Property: Manage and protect Givebutter's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights.

  • Partner with Product to execute global compliance and privacy obligations; act as primary Product Counsel owning Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

• Regulatory Affairs: Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations that impact the company, providing timely updates and guidance to the leadership team.

• Track and forecast legal budget; deliver quarterly legal‑risk report to Finance & Board.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in the technology industry and pre-series C stage companies.

• Proven experience in advising executive teams and managing a broad range of legal matters.

• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Previous experience at a law firm in addition to in-house counsel roles

• Experience with fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, or public offerings.

• Familiarity with nonprofit organizations and related legal considerations.

• Passion for Givebutter's mission and a commitment to supporting the nonprofit community.

More about Givebutter

Benefits

• Remote Work: Work from anywhere in the United States.

• Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts.

• Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership.

• 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employee's.

• Vacation and Holiday: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped Vacation days. Givebutter is closed for a whole week in the summer for an employee Wellness Week. 

• Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora.

• Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.

• Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter.

• Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities.

• Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.

Interview Process

Below is a high-level outline of our standard interview process

1. Recruiter Screen: A 30-minute conversation to learn more about your background, walk through the role, and ensure mutual alignment on expectations, values, and logistics.

2. Hiring Manager Interview: A deeper dive into your relevant experience, skillset, and working style. This is your first opportunity to connect directly with the person who may be your future manager.

3. Assessment (technical or non-technical): This stage will vary based on the role. It could involve a live coding session, case study, or take-home project. Some roles may include two parts to this stage to evaluate both practical skills and problem-solving approaches

4. Values Interview: A conversation with team members focused on how you align with our core values and leadership principles.

5. References: We connect with a few folks you’ve worked closely with to get a better picture of your working style and impact.

6. Offer: If all goes well, we’ll move to the offer stage!

Please note, we will have an AI note-taking tool (Elly) join most of our interviews.

Hi potential new butterslice! A recent study from LinkedIn showed that most women apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas men will hit the apply button if they hit 60%. Givebutter is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. So to the women and nonbinary folks out there feeling unsure if you're a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply!