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Washington, DC, United States
Counsel
Attorney
Company Review
4-20 yrs required
Full-time
No
Washington, . office of our client seeks counsel with 5+ years of experience working at a law firm and/or in-house legal department. The candidate works in the office of the General Counsel and will interact with and support various departments across the firm. Will ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws with regard to political activities, including campaign finance, lobbying, tax and ethics laws. Review and negotiate contracts and provide corporate counsel support to the organization where and as needed. Maintain primary responsibility for providing political law counsel across the organization. Ensure that the firm and its affiliated political action committees (PACs) comply with federal, state and local campaign finance laws, including laws governing coordinated and independent expenditure candidate activities, membership communications, political fundraising and ballot measure campaigns. Provide legal support for the firm's federal, state and local lobbying activities, including ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements and gifts and ethics rules. Ensure that the firm and the firm foundation conduct activities consistent with tax laws governing exempt organizations, including the operation of affiliated 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) organizations. Conduct legal review of grants and contributions to other exempt organizations. Collaborate with the firm's political departments to develop compliant strategies that help achieve electoral and legislative objectives. Conduct clearance of communications related to electoral and legislative activities. Review campaign finance, lobbying and tax filings, including Federal Election Commission and Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, state campaign finance and lobbying disclosures, and Form 990s. Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the organization. Provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of legal issues, including other regulatory matters. Advise on legal risks and liabilities associated with the organization's strategic priorities. Research, anticipate, and advise on discrete legal issues for the organization. Draft policies and procedures. Conduct training on a broad range of legal issues. Support the firm's General Counsel's office on other functions as needed. Manage outside counsel as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Previous political law experience (campaign finance, election, lobbying) at a law firm and/or in-house legal department is required. Non-profit tax law experience is a plus. Should be admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one . State Bar (. preferred).
Legal
Mar 10, 2024
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