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Unite America

Unite America is a nonpartisan organization working to build a more representative and functional government by advancing election reforms that prioritize voter

General Counsel

Location

United States

Posted

95 days ago

Salary

$175K - $210K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

General Counsel

Unite America

Role Description Unite America seeks a General Counsel to serve as the organization’s legal strategist and compliance leader across a multi-entity structure that includes 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC activities. This role safeguards the organization’s legal integrity while enabling bold, mission-aligned action in pursuit of nonpartisan election reform. The General Counsel position requires expertise in IRS non-profit and political activity regulations, FEC regulations, and fluency in state-level campaign finance, lobbying, and charitable solicitation laws. This leader must be able to: - Assess complex regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions - Anticipate risk - Translate legal nuance into clear, practical guidance for the organizations’ political, programmatic, and operational leaders The General Counsel reports to the Head of Strategy & Operations and partners closely with Finance, Program, Fundraising, Communications, People & Culture, and Executive leadership. The General Counsel also oversees and manages outside counsel relationships and will be responsible for building internal legal capacity, including hiring and supervising an Assistant General Counsel. While Denver-based candidates are strongly preferred, exceptional remote candidates will be considered. Relocation support is available. Unite America believes that there is strength in diversity and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply. Responsibilities - Enterprise Legal & Regulatory Leadership - 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 - Legal Review & Organizational Management - 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 - Strategic Partnership & Organizational Enablement - 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 - People Leadership - 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 Qualifications - 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

Job 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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