Unite America

General Counsel

Unite America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Denver • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $210,000 per year

About the role

  • Serve as legal advisor on federal and state campaign finance, lobbying, ballot access, and election law compliance
  • Advise on state election and voting laws, including petition signature gathering, voter registration, voting methods, voter registration, and ballot access requirements
  • Lead oversight of IRS compliance across 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC entities
  • Oversee lobbying registrations and reports, charitable solicitation filings, PAC reporting, and related compliance functions
  • Review and approve public communications to ensure compliance with campaign finance and tax regulations
  • Identify and proactively mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks
  • Manage and evaluate political compliance vendors and outside counsel
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, grant agreements, and vendor agreements
  • Provide legal review of employment agreements and HR-related matters in partnership with outside employment counsel
  • Support internal corporate governance by identifying matters requiring board approval, preparing legal briefings, and drafting resolutions
  • Develop, implement, and monitor organizational policies and procedures
  • Manage organizational compliance program, including conducting staff trainings and onboarding related to legal and regulatory matters
  • Serve as primary point of contact for legal inquiries and triage matters appropriately
  • Prioritize legal workstreams aligned with organizational strategy and risk posture
  • ​​Serve as a strategic partner across the organization, promoting a culture of compliance
  • Embed legal and compliance considerations into planning, budgeting, and execution processes
  • Translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyer leaders
  • Support long-term organizational planning by identifying emerging regulatory risks and opportunities
  • Hire and supervise Assistant General Counsel
  • Supervise the Sr. Compliance & Operations Manager
  • Build internal legal systems, workflows, and compliance infrastructure appropriate for a growing, multi-entity organization

Requirements

  • 5–10 years of legal practice experience, with meaningful experience in political law, election law, campaign finance, nonprofit tax law, government, or another highly regulated field
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Working knowledge of federal and state campaign finance, lobbying, nonprofit, and related regulatory frameworks (direct political law experience is strongly preferred)
  • Strong multi-jurisdictional legal research skills, including statutory, regulatory, and agency guidance analysis
  • Ability to analyze complex legal requirements and provide clear, practical advice to non-lawyer colleagues
  • Experience supporting compliance reporting, disclosure, or regulatory filings in a structured environment
  • Rigorous attention to detail with high ethical and operational standards
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; able to track and balance multiple legal matters simultaneously
  • Proactive mindset — anticipates issues, flags risks early, and practices preventive law
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
  • Clear, timely, and thoughtful written and verbal communicator
  • Demonstrated learning agility and willingness to build expertise in new subject matter areas
  • Team-oriented and solutions-focused
  • Strong desire to fix a broken political system and a passion for our mission.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation (est. $175 - 210k)
  • 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 Stipend
  • Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal practicepolitical lawelection lawcampaign financenonprofit tax lawgovernment compliancelegal researchcontract negotiationregulatory analysiscompliance reporting
Soft Skills
organizational skillsproject managementcommunicationattention to detailproactive mindsetteam-orientedsolutions-focusedlearning agilitystrategic thinkingrisk management
Certifications
J.D.active bar membership