Safari Club International

General Counsel

• Provides advice and counsel to the Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and staff concerning all legal matters pertaining to the organization and its affiliated organization.
• Oversees and manages outside counsel relationships, including monitoring and reviewing any work performed by outside counsel.
• Participates in investigations and reports on findings.
• Reviews and drafts legal and government documents necessary for the organization’s operations.
• Analyzes complex legal issues and conducts legal research.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) organizations, including lobbying, advocacy, and election-related activities.
• Oversees the development and enforcement of internal policies on conflicts of interest, lobbying disclosures, data privacy, and corporate governance.
• Reviews, negotiates, and drafts all contracts, MOUs, joint venture agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Manages legal risks related to employment, intellectual property, and nonprofit fundraising.
• Represents the organization in legal and regulatory proceedings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment and labor laws, including wage and hour regulations, anti-discrimination laws, and workplace safety.
• Provide legal guidance on HR policies, employee relations, hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee staff training and development programs related to legal compliance, ethics, and workplace policies.
• Periodically reviews and updates the corporate documents of the organization and its affiliated organization.
• Anticipates and protects against risks facing the organization.
• Develops and provides relevant training to staff.
• Able to react to change proactively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Attends meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events as appropriate.