Title: Associate General Counsel
Department: Legal & Strategic Initiatives
Status: Exempt
Reports To: General Counsel & SVP of Strategic Initiatives
Positions Reporting to this Position: Compliance Director, Law clerk(s)
Location: Flexible (the employee may work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-III
Salary Range (depending on experience): $102,000-$150,000
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate General Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance of all LCV family organizations, including a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, and various political entities.
The Associate General Counsel provides legal oversight and risk management on a variety of issues involving the organization’s structure, government and regulatory compliance, governance, and contractual arrangements. The Associate General Counsel provides advice and training to staff, including senior staff, in matters including, but not limited to, electoral and political activities and communications, compliance with tax law and IRS regulations for nonprofit and charitable organizations, fundraising, telecommunications, and other risk management, with a particular emphasis on election and campaign finance matters. The Associate General Counsel supervises the Compliance Director and compliance team, as well as law clerks, as needed, and provides support to the General Counsel and SVP of Strategic Initiatives on departmental and budget management.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate General Counsel” in the subject line by June 26, 2023. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
https://www.lcv.org/careers/associate-general-counsel/
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate General Counsel” in the subject line by June 26, 2023. No phone calls please.
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.