Assistant General Counsel
Unite America
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Denver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Assisting in the assessment of state campaign finance and lobbying law registration thresholds, reporting requirements and contribution limits
- Assisting in the review and approval of public communications, and associated campaign finance reporting function
- Identifying risks and working with outside counsel to assess and mitigate them
- Managing relationships with all political compliance vendor(s)
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- Vetting employees, vendors and grantees, as appropriate
- Preparing RFPs and reviewing grant applications for compliance with requirements of internal policies and applicable laws
- Assisting with employee onboarding related to legal compliance
- Developing, implementing and monitoring organizational policies and procedures
- Training employees on organizational policies, practices and procedures
- Managing relationships with external counsel; acting as a point of contact for the entire team for all legal/compliance matters, questions, requests, etc.
- Prioritizing legal & compliance workstreams on behalf of the organization and in support of General Counsel
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to a U.S. state bar or on track to sit for the bar exam in the next available administration. Employment is contingent upon passing the bar.
- Strong legal, regulatory and agency materials research skills
- Rigorous attention to detail and highest standards of excellence in execution
- Ability to track, prioritize, and balance a diverse set of responsibilities
- Proactive mindset–anticipates and responds effectively to the organization’s needs
- Commitment to providing quality legal advice, learning agility (included demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in new subject matters), and a history of enthusiastic participation in a team environment
- You value “soft skills” in your professional development: clear, timely, and respectful communication, a desire to collaborate, an eagerness to listen
- You have a strong desire to fix a broken political system and a passion for our cause
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation ($110k-$130k)
- 401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
- Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, public holidays, and team-wide wellness days)
- Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
- Paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
- Training & Professional Development
- Wellness Resources
- Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
legal researchcontract draftingcompliance assessmentrisk assessmentpolicy developmentgrant application reviewemployee onboardingcampaign finance lawlobbying lawreporting requirements
Soft skills
attention to detailprioritizationproactive mindsetclear communicationcollaborationlearning agilityteam participationresponsivenessrespectful communicationproblem-solving
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)U.S. state bar admission