Director of Legal Operations & Compliance (Volunteer)

Director of Legal Operations & Compliance (Volunteer)

Legal, Ethics & Protection

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type: Volunteer

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning (SEL), creative expression, education, housing innovation, and community-based programs. MAP operates within complex legal and regulatory environments, making strong legal operations and compliance systems essential to protecting children, families, staff, volunteers, and the organization itself.

At MAP, legal operations are proactive, preventive, and mission-protective.

About the Legal, Ethics & Protection Function

The Legal, Ethics & Protection function safeguards MAP’s compliance, governance, and risk management across all divisions. It ensures that legal processes, documentation, and controls are well-managed, auditable, and aligned with MAP’s values, ethical standards, and legal obligations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Director of Legal Operations & Compliance to lead MAP’s day-to-day legal operations, compliance tracking, and internal legal workflows. This role focuses on building and maintaining the systems that ensure legal responsibilities are met accurately, on time, and with transparency.

The Director of Legal Operations & Compliance works closely with Executive Leadership, Human Resources & Operations, Finance & Accounting, IT Security & Privacy, and Program leadership to ensure legal requirements are embedded into organizational operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee legal intake processes, internal legal workflows, and request tracking
• Manage compliance calendars, deadlines, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely filings, renewals, certifications, and regulatory reporting
• Maintain centralized legal records and document control systems
• Coordinate legal operations across HR, Finance, IT, and Program teams
• Support audits, board reviews, and internal or external compliance reporting
• Partner with Legal leadership and pro bono counsel as needed
• Implement improvements to legal processes, workflows, and internal controls
• Support risk management, governance documentation, and organizational compliance
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Qualifications

• Experience in legal operations, compliance management, or legal administration
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing documentation, calendars, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and stakeholders
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred Skills

• Experience in nonprofit, education, healthcare, or youth-serving organizations
• Familiarity with compliance tracking, audits, or governance documentation
• Experience working with attorneys, compliance officers, or regulators
• Background in process improvement or operational controls
• Comfort supporting distributed teams using Google Workspace

Commitment

• Volunteer leadership role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• Senior-level experience leading legal operations and compliance systems
• Exposure to nonprofit governance, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A meaningful role protecting organizational integrity and public trust

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant experience in legal operations, compliance, or governance

Help build the legal systems that protect MAP’s mission—through clarity, accountability, and ethical operations.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.