General Counsel (Remote)
Quora- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Summary: The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support the Deputy General Counsel in leading key functions within the Legal team. This role will focus on refining privacy and product counseling workflows, advising Foundation engineers, and ensuring the privacy of Wikimedia readers, contributors, and donors. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with significant management experience, adept at collaborating with technical teams and providing guidance on privacy and security matters.
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.