Associate Counsel

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate Counsel plays a key role in leading election and tax law compliance activities across the national Indivisible organizations which include Indivisible Civics (a 501(c)(3) public charity), Indivisible Project (a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization), and Indivisible Action (a federally registered hybrid PAC). The position provides guidance, materials and training for organizational employees at all levels of the organization and local group leaders.
We are hiring for this position immediately. This position is full-time, with a minimum salary of $98,700 annually, commensurate with experience. To uphold organizational parity and pay equity, we use a non-negotiable salary system that takes into consideration the entire breadth of a candidate’s experience, employment, and education to arrive at their final starting base salary. In addition, Indivisible provides a robust benefits package including full medical/dental/vision/life coverage, a professional development stipend, and an employer matched 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance Manager in developing and managing data systems, compliance procedures and internal processes/practices relating to campaign finance reporting and entity time tracking. Serve as primary backup for reporting and time tracking responsibilities. (15%)


• Develop and update effective legal risk and compliance education and program specific training tools for Indivisible employees relating to election and tax law compliance and internal policies and procedures. Drive and coordinate the development of training materials and lead training sessions. (15%)


• In coordination with the general counsel, take the lead on providing programmatic guidance across the organization. Issue spot, investigate and evaluate legal implications of compliance issues. Communicate understandable and explanatory responses directly to stakeholders. (20%)


• Monitor all changing areas of tax and election law as they relate to Indivisible entities and legal compliance. Conduct independent and complex legal research and write memoranda. (10%)


• Assist with research and provide recommendations relating to employment law matters and labor management issues. (10%)


• Consult with senior organizational leadership (including the executive team and national program directors) to provide legal guidance and risk analysis for innovative programmatic priorities involving campaign finance, lobbying, and election activity. (10%)


• Review, draft and provide guidance on contracts, leases, grant agreements, and other legal documentation. Review and advise on legally sensitive communications, as well as talking points and other materials. (10%)


• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with a strong academic background. Membership in good standing of any state bar association.


• Minimum 3 years’ of relevant legal experience, …