Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Summary:
Nextgen america is seeking an associate general counsel to provide legal advice and guidance to staff around various legal and compliance issuesAs a key member of the organization’s legal function, this role’s day to day duties will also include reviewing and drafting contracts, drafting legal memos and providing legal approvals for external communicationsThis position will report to the coo/general counsel.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in politicsWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to applyWe value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization-in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitmentWe are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This is a fully remote position with no location requirementWe encourage candidates from all locations within the united states to apply.
Flsa classification: exempt
Remote position: yes
Union position: no
Travel requirements: less than 10%
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Advise nextgen staff on issues related to federal and state campaign finance law, voting rights, lobbying law, gift rules, and related topics
Review and revise nextgen’s public communications (including broadcast, digital, and print advertisements) to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Review and coordinate the filing of campaign finance and other compliance reports
Draft, negotiate, and review contracts with consultants, contractors, and vendors; leases for field offices; and related documents
Advise nextgen’s 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and section 527 (pac) organizations on irs regulations, corporate compliance, and other issues related to corporate and non-profit law
Work with outside counsel as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
J.dFrom an aba-accredited law school
State and/or federal bar admission
At least 2-5 years of legal experience, preferably at a law firm doing non-profit or campaign finance compliance or at a non-profit organization
Strong research and writing skills, including ability to clearly communicate complex legal issues to a non-legal audience
Be a positive, collaborative team player that sets the tone for everyone to do their best work
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting
Bonus points for:
Experience with election law, tax-exempt organizations, and/or other compliance work
Experience with electoral politics, policy advocacy, or government work
Compensation:
Nextgen america offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a very comprehensive benefits package.
About nextgen america:
Nextgen america is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilizationWe invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in american history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the worldSince 2013, nextgen america has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead american politics for decades to come.
