Senior Counsel – Rule of Law
States United Democracy Center
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $170,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Perform all duties in accordance with States United’s values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Deliver legal analysis and strategic guidance to state officials on federalism, administrative law, separation of powers, and other issues central to democracy protection and rule of law.
- Supervise and manage the performance and professional development of a Counsel, and provide mentorship, guidance, and supervision to legal interns, fellows, and other staff.
- Oversee the development of legal memoranda, litigation materials, and policy reports that meet the organization’s high standards for clarity, rigor, and timeliness.
- Engage with state attorneys general, governors, and senior officials to provide legal support aligned with the organization’s mission and nonpartisan stance.
- Coordinate with cross-departmental teams to produce legal content for public education, policy, and communications efforts.
- Manage relationships and contracts with outside counsel, consultants, and legal experts.
- Participate in internal planning, hiring, and program strategy development within the legal department.
- Contribute to external representation of the organization, including occasional public speaking or engagement with media, partners, and funders.
- Assist in development-related activities such as donor briefings or proposal reviews, as requested.
Requirements
- Attorney/JD with an active license and a minimum of 12 years of post-law school experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify, conceptualize, lead, and manage significant public interest and/or government-related legal work
- Excellent client/relationship management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Willingness and ability to work beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and/or more than 40 hours a week as necessary
- Outstanding judgment about case/legal issues, project management/organizational issues, professional demeanor, and client service
- Outstanding writing and editing skills, including drafting and editing complex legal analysis and briefs
- Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability
- Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15% travel time
Benefits
- 100% employer paid health, vision, and dental plans
- matching retirement benefits
- generous paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal analysisstrategic guidancelitigation materialspolicy reportspublic interest lawgovernment-related legal workwriting skillsediting skillsproject managementclient service
Soft skills
relationship managementcollaborationjudgmentorganizational skillsprofessional demeanorpositive attitudelistening abilityself-confidenceconcern for communitymentorship
Certifications
Attorney/JDactive license