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| Company: | America Votes, DC | ||
| Job Title: | General Counsel 155,000-165,000 |
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| Job Category: | General Counsel / Non-Profit [ View All General Counsel Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 74074 | ||
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| We are seeking an experienced and committed General Counsel to serve as the lead attorney for the 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization and its affiliated entities. General Counsel Location: Washington, DC Salary Range: 155,000-165,000 per year Job type: Full time The General Counsel is responsible for ensuring compliance with and minimizing risk and liability under all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Counsel provides legal advice and counsel to the President, Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, and staff in a variety of matters, most significantly political and electoral work and communications as well as employment and labor matters. The General Counsel should be adept at balancing legal integrity with the strategic flexibility required to advance progressive causes and win elections. This is an incredible opportunity to play a key role at one of the country's most impactful electoral organizations. Responsibilities Ensure that America Votes and all affiliated entities are complying with federal, state and local candidate election law. Advise America Votes on legal issues including maintaining its legal and fiscal integrity, including the guidance on the allocation of activities between entities. Review organizational contracts, negotiate or renegotiate contract provisions, and draft contracts for consultants and partnerships. Liaison with external legal firms on key issues. Consult with outside accounting firms and review all necessary reports, including to the FEC, the House and Senate, and state and local agencies. Serve as the point of contact for national and state staff on potential legal issues, activities, and compliance issues. Serve as counsel on organizational HR needs. Stay up-to-date with all campaign finance and non-profit organizational regulations, issues, and activities at the federal and state level. Provide all staff with legal guidelines and review materials for programmatic work. Work with compliance staff to review filing of all campaign finance reports, lobbyist and other filings at the federal and state level. Partner with the key staff to advise the grant program and ensure appropriate procedures are followed during applications, contributions, and reporting. Conduct legal trainings, including new hire orientation. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admission to DC bar or willingness to attain within 6 months is required. 6+ years' of experience in election law, nonprofit law, or a related field, with expertise in political action and advocacy for progressive causes. In-depth knowledge of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations, FEC guidelines, and campaign finance law. Proven experience advising or working within politically active organizations, advocacy groups, or campaigns. Ability to balance legal compliance with an understanding of the urgency and creativity required in high-stakes political work. Strong analytical skills and risk-neutral judgment, able to identify innovative solutions to legal challenges in political contexts. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with non-attorneys on solution-oriented approaches to issues. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility with work schedule; this position does require regular evening and weekend work. Ability to manage confidential information with sound judgment, discretion and tact. Deep commitment to racial and social justice and strengthening democracy. The salary for this position is $155,000-$165,000. 74074 |
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| Company: | America Votes | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | 155,000-165,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Washington, DC USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 20001 | ||
| Post Date: | 02/11/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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