Assistant General Counsel

Unite America•Denver, CO

2d•$145,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Unite America seeks a full-time Assistant General Counsel (AGC) to join its Legal & Compliance team. This individual will work hand-in-hand with the General Counsel, Strategy & Operations team, and the organization’s outside counsel to ensure Unite America and its core operating entities operate within the law at all times. The AGC will help the General Counsel identify, vet and maximize opportunities for political and charitable engagement and grantmaking by Unite America entities. This role will also have the opportunity to contribute to the mission of our organization as we work to foster a more representative and functional government, including through Unite America’s compliance program–whether drafting policies and procedures, providing staff training, or doing other cross-functional work with Unite America staff. This is an entry- to mid-level position, ideal for someone with a Juris Doctor degree and preferably with experience in politics, non-profit law, and/or compliance. As Assistant General Counsel at Unite America, you’ll help architect innovative, legally sound strategies to strengthen American democracy, while gaining hands-on training directly from our General Counsel and leading campaign finance lawyers outside of our organization. Every day is different in our dynamic working environment at the intersection of campaign finance, nonprofit law, and political reform. This is not an expert level position; we will teach you about the specific laws and regulations with which you will primarily work. To succeed in this role, you must have sound legal research skills, including a keen ability to assess multi-state political committee registration thresholds and reporting and disclosure requirements. Additionally, this role requires good communication skills and an ability to confidently and clearly explain legal concepts to (non-lawyer) political and operations professionals. Other responsibilities will include negotiating contracts, grant agreements, and reviewing external communications. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with our General Counsel, and Sr. Manager, Operations & Compliance, to play a role in advancing Unite America’s mission to build a more representative and functional government. The Assistant General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel, ideally based out of Unite America’s headquarters in Denver, CO. Unite America offers a stipend for new hires willing to relocate.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in politics, non-profit law, and/or compliance

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive Compensation (est. $145k-$160k)
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
Stipend for new hires willing to relocate