Corporate Counsel

PETA

Corporate Counsel supporting the Corporate Legal Affairs division of PETA. Providing legal advice on corporate matters including contracts, data privacy, and animal protection issues.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $88,477 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To support the Corporate Legal Affairs division of the Legal Department by assisting the General Counsel and providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters
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
Reviewing, revising, and drafting contracts
Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirements
Reviewing and advising the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio-visual content
Providing legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance programs
Assisting with employment law matters
Maintaining and expanding the organization’s trademark portfolio and licenses
Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposals
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account PETA Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 201 - 500 employees Founded 1980 🤝 Non-profit 🤲 Charity 🌍 Social Impact Non-profit
Charity
Social Impact PETA is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an organization dedicated to animal rights in Asia and around the world. PETA advocates against using animals for experimentation, food, clothing, entertainment, and any form of abuse. The organization actively engages in campaigns and protests to expose animal cruelty in various industries, such as the use of animals in the food and fashion industry, and promotes veganism and cruelty-free living. PETA also collaborates with companies to eliminate unethical practices involving animals in their supply chains and works with governments to improve animal protection laws. With a focus on activism and education, PETA seeks to create a world where animals are respected and free from harm. Corporate Counsel 🔥 56 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $70k - $88.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead ⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
To support the Corporate Legal Affairs division of the Legal Department by assisting the General Counsel and providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters
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
Reviewing, revising, and drafting contracts
Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirements
Reviewing and advising the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio-visual content
Providing legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance programs
Assisting with employment law matters
Maintaining and expanding the organization’s trademark portfolio and licenses
Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposals
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 🎯 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
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
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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchcontract draftinglegal analysisdata privacy lawcompliance programsemployment lawtrademark managementlobbying registrationshareholder proposalscharity law

Soft Skills

verbal advocacytime managementmultitaskingprofessional advocacycommitment to objectives

Certifications

J.D.state bar association membership