Senior Legal Counsel (Hybrid) #ESF4624

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23d • Hybrid

About The Position

What you will be doing: Monitor relevant litigation and evaluate amicus participation based on alignment with our mission. Draft, edit, and file persuasive, high-quality amicus briefs, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines. Coordinate with external counsel and pro-consumer groups to develop and strengthen legal arguments. Provide counsel on a broad range of issues, including nonprofit governance, regulatory compliance, transactions, and contracts. Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret legal agreements. Maintain case-tracking systems and manage internal deadlines. Handle additional legal tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience; appellate or public interest background preferred.
• Active member of a state bar; federal court admission (e.g., Supreme Court) preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Deep knowledge of and commitment to civil justice, trial by jury, and access to courts.
• Excellent attention to detail and familiarity with Bluebook citation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to provide guidance to other team members; no direct reports.
• Ability to work independently on complex legal matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor relevant litigation and evaluate amicus participation based on alignment with our mission.
• Draft, edit, and file persuasive, high-quality amicus briefs, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate with external counsel and pro-consumer groups to develop and strengthen legal arguments.
• Provide counsel on a broad range of issues, including nonprofit governance, regulatory compliance, transactions, and contracts.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret legal agreements.
• Maintain case-tracking systems and manage internal deadlines.
• Handle additional legal tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees