GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL - Must have active license to practice law in California
Esalen Institute
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.
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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.
About Esalen Institute
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$131k – $174k
per year