General Counsel overseeing legal compliance across 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC activities. Ensuring legal integrity and guiding organizational strategy for election reform.
Responsibilities
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
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