Deputy Director – Legal, Employment | Gates Foundation

Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: B020863
Application Link: Apply Here

About the Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequality on a global scale. With a vision to ensure every individual, regardless of background or circumstances, has access to a healthy, productive life, the foundation is renowned for its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and impact-driven philanthropy.

Working at the Gates Foundation offers unparalleled professional growth opportunities, an exceptional benefits package, and a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contributions, and access to employee communities that foster inclusivity and collaboration.

About the Legal Team

The Legal Division plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and ethical operations across all foundation activities. This team collaborates closely with leadership and internal stakeholders to uphold the organization’s reputation while navigating legal complexities in an innovative and risk-conscious manner. Legal professionals at the Gates Foundation work on a broad spectrum of regulatory and compliance matters, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), benefits, and employment law compliance.

Role Overview

As Deputy Director – Legal, Employment, you will report directly to the Director, Legal (People) and play a pivotal role in ensuring labor and employment compliance across the foundation and its affiliates. You will provide strategic legal counsel on U.S. employment law, covering all stages of the employment lifecycle while leading key initiatives related to DEI, benefits, and immigration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on U.S. employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, ADEA, FLSA, and EEOC regulations.
• Collaborate with HR teams to address recruitment, hiring, performance management, investigations, accommodations, and terminations.
• Develop and implement HR policies to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a legal liaison for employment-related litigation matters in the U.S. and globally.
• Identify potential employment law risks and propose proactive solutions.
• Conduct training sessions for HR professionals and other internal stakeholders.
• Travel may be required as part of job responsibilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience: 15-20 years in labor and employment law, preferably in-house, with a government agency, or in private practice.
• Expertise: Strong background in benefits, immigration law, and DEI initiatives.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with HR teams and senior leadership.
• Legal Acumen: Deep understanding of private foundation regulations is highly desirable.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Salary & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $261,700 – $405,700 USD
• Seattle/Washington D.C. Market: $285,300 – $442,100 USD
• Salary placement depends on skills, experience, and expertise.

Hiring Process

Employment at the Gates Foundation is contingent upon successfully passing a background check. If you require accommodations due to a disability during the hiring process, please submit a request.

Deputy Director, Legal, Employment | Gates Foundation

Why Join the Gates Foundation?

• Work with a world-renowned nonprofit organization making a global impact.
• Gain access to competitive compensation and outstanding employee benefits.
• Collaborate with top professionals in the legal, HR, and nonprofit sectors.
• Thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment that values innovation and integrity.

Deputy Director – Legal, Employment | Gates Foundation

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequality on a global scale. With a vision to ensure every individual, regardless of background or circumstances, has access to a healthy, productive life, the foundation is renowned for its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and impact-driven philanthropy.

Working at the Gates Foundation offers unparalleled professional growth opportunities, an exceptional benefits package, and a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contributions, and access to employee communities that foster inclusivity and collaboration.