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Company: ASPCA, Remote, USA
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Job Category: Director, Legal / General Counsel [ View All Director, Legal Jobs ]
Job Reference: 83844
Job description:
The Director, Legal Counsel plays a key role within the Legal Department, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by drafting and reviewing contracts and advising on legal matters related to animal welfare programs, labor and employment, and other corporate issues in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Director, Legal Counsel
Location: Remote, USA
Job Type: Full time

Responsibilities:
Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:
Advise and Counsel
Draft, review, and negotiate various corporate contracts and other legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, consulting contracts, and other documents used by ASPCA program teams.
Work in close partnership and collaboration with teams across the organization on multidisciplinary and cross-departmental projects and initiatives
Ensure efficient, scalable and compliant expansion into new areas of work
Sensibly manage operational risk to foster innovation, security, and resilience
Counsel internal clients on risk management and strategic program development
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and internal policies
In close coordination with the ASPCA’s People Team, manage and advise on legal aspects of labor and employment issues that arise within and between client teams
Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on diverse substantive and procedural issues, including a wide variety of issues relevant to ASPCA initiatives and programs

Collaborate with Internal and External Partners:
Liaise with other Legal Department attorneys to ensure the highest caliber of legal advice is being provided consistently to internal clients throughout the organization
Collaborate with outside counsel, particularly on litigation matters and complex labor and employment and intellectual property matters
Educate staff on legal issues and risks facing specific areas of their work through interdepartmental trainings

Qualifications:
Licensed and admitted to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction required
Knowledge of animal law is not required, but a commitment to animal welfare is critical
Excellent judgment and discretion, especially regarding confidential and sensitive matters
Strong research and analysis skills
Presents information clearly in oral and written form to a variety of audiences
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work
Accepts accountability for and effectively executes responsibilities
Ability to ask questions to identify needs that may not be stated
Strong ability to collaborate effectively
Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies.

Education and Work Experience:
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school required
At least 4 years of experience practicing law (e.g. experience in a law firm, in-house experience, etc.); legal in-house corporate experience (for-profit or nonprofit) a plus
Experience drafting and negotiating agreements and contracts (e.g. settlement agreements, leases, SAAS agreements) required
Knowledge of nonprofit corporate law a plus
3 or more years of direct experience in real estate, finance, education and/or transportation matters a plus

Compensation:
The target hiring range is based on where the employee works, which for remote roles is the employee’s primary location of residence, and its respective cost of labor.
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.
Zone 1: $128,000 - $135,000 annually
Zone 2: $141,000 - $148,000 annually
Zone 3: $141,000 - $148,000 annually

Benefits:
You don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, ten company paid holidays and paid personal time off that allows flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions—we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.

Director, Legal Counsel
$128,000 – $135,000

ASPCA

83844
Company: ASPCA
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time, Remote
Salary: $128,000 – $135,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Remote, USA USA
Post Date: 02/14/2026
 
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