Spirit of America-posted 2 days ago
$145,000 - $170,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Arlington, VA
11-50 employees

Spirit of America seeks an Associate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal and compliance support across our international operations and organizational functions, supporting the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney with at least three years of experience who is eager to gain hands-on experience in trade compliance, international operations, nonprofit governance, contracts, and risk management. Spirit of America works on the ground and with partners in many jurisdictions that require significant due diligence to comply with US and local laws and regulations. This is a new position, and you would be one of two attorneys on staff at a rapidly growing organization, gaining experience across all areas of law that affect Spirit of America’s operations. We work closely with the US Department of Defense, Department of State, and other branches of the US government with international operations. Spirit of America is a privately funded organization that does not receive funds from the government. An Associate Counsel is a hybrid position expected to work onsite, four days a week in the office, with the option to telework one day per week.

  • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and other legal documents
  • Support compliance reporting, including state corporate registrations, export control documentation, FARA and OFAC compliance, third-party risk assessments and vetting, among other topics
  • Conduct legal research and brief on regulatory, governance, and operational matters
  • Help maintain and update internal policies and procedures in alignment with legal and ethical standards
  • Participate in internal audits, investigations, and risk assessments
  • Track legal and compliance due-outs and assist in maintaining the Chief Legal Officer’s task tracker
  • Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed under the supervision of the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
  • Manage our internal digital legal platform (LawVu). Legal AI tools, and internal SharePoint sites
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment (firm, in-house, or government)
  • Member in good standing of a US state bar
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • High ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive information
  • Experience with contracts, nonprofit law, compliance frameworks,
  • Familiarity with employment law, marketing law, IP law, investment and endowment structures, or international operations is a plus
  • Experience working in international settings or diverse jurisdictions
  • Experience working with legal AI tools
  • Experience (legal or not) in public service, international development, military service, Peace Corps, or private sector
  • Experience with contract lifecycle management tools or legal operations platforms (e.g. LawVu)
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong interest or experience with in-house counsel support of cross-functional teams
  • Keen interest in national security and foreign policy
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision insurance
  • 403(b) contribution match to 4%
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