ActBlue

Deputy Chief Legal Officer

ActBlue

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Arizona, California, Colorado

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Salary

💰 $182,000 - $274,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as the Chief Legal Officer's primary strategic partner and proxy, providing high-level legal counsel to executive leadership, the board, and senior stakeholders on complex legal matters affecting ActBlue's operations and mission
  • Lead and coordinate all aspects of government investigations, serving as primary interface with outside counsel and ensuring comprehensive response strategies
  • Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive compliance programs including fraud prevention tools, account use policies, and internal control systems to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations
  • Supervise and mentor legal department staff including contract lawyers and other attorneys, providing guidance on complex legal matters, case management, and professional development while ensuring alignment with departmental goals
  • Oversee litigation strategy, manage relationships with e-discovery vendors and outside counsel, conduct legal research, and ensure effective discovery collection processes across all legal matters
  • Provide expert legal guidance on employment matters, contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, and other business-critical legal issues affecting ActBlue's operations
  • Oversee legal review and counseling for ActBlue's technology products and platform features, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while enabling product innovation and development
  • Manage legal matters related to consumer protection regulations, insurance coverage issues, and related compliance requirements affecting ActBlue's operations
  • Develop and oversee comprehensive legal program management systems, including legal intake processes, matter tracking, and departmental workflow optimization
  • Lead response to subpoenas, legal process service, and information requests from government entities, courts, and other parties while protecting ActBlue's interests and stakeholder privacy
  • Provide legal guidance on business partnerships, technology transitions, vendor agreements, and other strategic business relationships
  • Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks, develop comprehensive mitigation strategies, and ensure that business operations align with legal requirements and best practices
  • Create and maintain internal legal policies, procedures, and guidelines that support ActBlue's mission while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar association
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive legal experience with 5+ years in leadership roles, demonstrating deep expertise in corporate law, compliance, and complex legal matter management
  • Significant experience as in-house counsel at large corporations or Fortune 100-level organizations, with demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments
  • Proven track record managing government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and interactions with federal agencies including DOJ, SEC, FEC, and congressional committees
  • Extensive experience developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive compliance programs, internal controls, and risk management systems
  • Strong background in litigation oversight, including managing outside counsel, discovery processes, and complex legal disputes