Attorney, Board of Director Three- Term- Remote

Overview

Women of Color On The Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit organization founded on the vision of healing, empowerment, and transformation for women and families who have been historically marginalized. Since our founding, we have worked tirelessly to create pathways of support, education, and leadership for women of color—especially those impacted by poverty, trauma, substance abuse, and systemic injustice.

Attorney of Law (Board Legal Advisor) — Volunteer Board Leadership Position

Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit public benefit organization committed to empowering historically marginalized communities by advancing health equity, economic empowerment, education, and social justice. Since its founding in 2014, WOCOTM has delivered community-based education, advocacy, prevention, and support programs addressing issues such as substance abuse, maternal and child health, youth development, financial literacy, and community engagement both in the U.S. and internationally.

Our vision is to create a world where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic background, have access to opportunities to thrive.

This mission-driven organization seeks a skilled legal professional to serve in a strategic volunteer leadership role on the Board of Directors.

We are seeking a qualified and mission-driven Attorney of Law to serve as a volunteer Board Legal Advisor. This leadership role provides legal guidance on governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and organizational best practices. The Attorney of Law works closely with the Board of Directors and executive leadership to support sound decision-making, safeguard organizational integrity, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

This is a non-paid, volunteer board leadership position.

Serving as Board Legal Advisor offers a unique opportunity to:

• Make a measurable impact in advancing equity, justice, and community empowerment.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to a growing mission-driven nonprofit.
• Strengthen nonprofit governance and ethical leadership practices.
• Expand board-level experience and nonprofit legal advisory expertise.
• Collaborate with passionate leaders committed to social change.
• Enhance professional visibility and leadership influence within a community-focused organization.

This role is ideal for an attorney who is passionate about using their legal expertise to drive meaningful social impact while gaining valuable board governance experience.

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal guidance on nonprofit governance, contracts, employment matters, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on risk management, liability exposure, and legal best practices.
• Review organizational policies, contracts, and agreements as requested.

Governance & Board Support

• Support the Board of Directors and committees with legal insight related to governance decisions.
• Advise on bylaw interpretation, board resolutions, and fiduciary obligations.
• Assist with legal review related to partnerships, grants, funding agreements, and collaborative initiatives.
• Additional duties may be assigned as organizational needs evolve.

Education & Licensure

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
• Experience with nonprofit or corporate law preferred.

Experience & Expertise

• Demonstrated experience providing legal counsel to nonprofit organizations, boards of directors, executive leadership teams, or mission-driven entities.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance structures, fiduciary duties (duty of care, loyalty, and obedience), and compliance obligations.
• Experience reviewing and advising on bylaws, governance documents, policies, and board resolutions.
• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts, MOUs, partnership agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Knowledge of legal considerations related to grants, donor restrictions, funding agreements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience advising on risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with employment-related legal matters relevant to nonprofits preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Commitment to ethical governance and mission-driven leadership.

This is a non-paid, volunteer leadership role. Individuals serving in this capacity are not employees of the organization and do not receive financial compensation or employment benefits. Time commitment expectations and responsibilities will be mutually agreed upon in writing.

Interested candidates should submit:

• A current resume or CV
• A brief statement of interest outlining relevant nonprofit or governance experience
• Confirmation of active bar licensure

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.