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Company: PETA Foundation, DC - Remote
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JDHuntr - Corporate Counsel $76,410 – $87,408 - Hybrid (Apply by:5.12.2026)

Job Category: General Corporate / Non-Profit [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 85971
Job description:
To support the Corporate Legal Affairs division within the legal department by assisting the General Counsel and providing legal guidance on a broad range of corporate matters arising from the organization’s charitable programs and affiliated entities. The role involves advising on areas such as contracts, lobbying and regulatory compliance, publications and intellectual property, corporate governance and policy development, data privacy, planned giving, insurance, and animal protection issues.

Corporate Counsel
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full time

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Assist and support the General Counsel with their management of the operations and affairs of the Corporate Legal Affairs division under their supervision by:
o Conducting legal research and analysis and providing legal advice and representation on various issues and affairs pertaining to the day-to-day operation of non-profit, tax-exempt organizations
o Reviewing, revising, and drafting contracts
o Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirements
o Reviewing and advising the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio-visual content
o Providing legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance programs
o Assisting with employment law matters
o Maintaining and expanding the organization’s trademark portfolio and licenses
o Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposals
o Maintaining the organization’s service contracts with supported organizations
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of charity and animal protection issues, statutes, and regulations
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
• J.D. and a minimum of eight years of legal experience in the areas identified under Primary Responsibilities and Duties
• Member in good standing of a state bar association
• Ability to work in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office at least twice per week
• Proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The salary range for this position is $76,410 - $87,408 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.

Corporate Counsel
$76,410 – $87,408

PETA Foundation

85971
Company: PETA Foundation
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Employment type: Full Time, Remote
Salary: $76,410 – $87,408
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Washington, DC - Remote USA
Zip/Postal Code: 20001
Post Date: 04/30/2026
 
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