Job Description
The Vice President, Legal Affairs plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Near East Foundation (NEF) adheres to all regulatory requirements across all countries where NEF operates. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and working closely with NEF’s global senior leadership team, the Vice President leads the development and implementation of global policies and procedures, ensures compliance with NEF’s governing structure for each entity and their global framework, advises on global employment matters, oversees enterprise risk management and Board compliance for NEF’s three headquarters.
The Vice President is NEF’s expert on US and other global sanctions laws and regulations, including those of the EU and UK that affect NEF’s work. They serve as the primary contact for government agencies including but not limited to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in the US. Additionally, the Vice President will manage external legal counsel in each country of operation and serve as the chief ethics officer of the organization.