GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL - Must have active license to practice law in California
Esalen Institute(19 days ago)
About this role
The General Legal Counsel is Esalen Institute’s primary legal officer, advising the CEO, senior leadership, and Board while safeguarding the organization’s legal and governance integrity. This role provides strategic, mission-aligned legal guidance across the nonprofit and supports organizational sustainability and decision-making. The position reports to the CEO and serves as the organization’s primary in-house legal authority.
Required Skills
- Contract Drafting
- Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Nonprofit Governance
- Employment Law
- Risk Management
- Board Advising
- Policy Development
- Real Estate
Qualifications
- JD
- Active California Bar License
About Esalen Institute
esalen.orgEsalen Institute is a nonprofit retreat and educational center on the Big Sur coast that offers workshops, residential programs, and self-guided experiences focused on human potential, personal growth, and contemplative practice. Founded in 1962, it integrates psychology, somatics, spirituality, arts, ecology, and bodywork to support emergent transformation and inner exploration. The campus—known for its scenic coastal setting and hot springs—hosts courses, events, scholarships, and on-site lodging that attract practitioners, scholars, and seekers from around the world.