Legal Counsel

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Counsel at ActBlue - Remote

WHO WE ARE:

- ActBlue is a nonprofit that builds tech and infrastructure for Democratic campaigns, progressive-aligned causes, and people trying to make an impact
- We put power in the hands of small-dollar donors and help thousands of groups build grassroots movements
- Our mission is to create a democracy where everyone can easily and effectively deploy their resources, energy, and creativity to shape our country and futures

THE OPPORTUNITY:

- ActBlue's legal team is seeking a Counsel to lead and own legal responsibilities across the organization
- The Counsel will provide strategic legal counsel, subject matter expertise, and thought partnership in areas such as contracts, litigation, and regulatory matters
- This role reports to the General Counsel and requires a keen understanding of mitigating business risk and managing complex projects

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- Manage the contracts process and develop best practices, policies, procedures, and training related to contract management
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives
- Manage and coordinate litigation and adversarial matters, including legal holds, internal discovery, and responding to legal process
- Develop and enhance policies and procedures to mitigate business risk, partnering with staff across the organization to implement and administer them
- Monitor and assess federal, state, and local campaign finance, tax, and corporate laws and legislation
- Work closely with ActBlue's Compliance team to respond to regulatory inquiries
- Manage state corporate and charitable organization registrations and assist with tax filings and audits
- Work with outside counsel in an effective and cost-efficient manner

WHAT YOU BRING:

- At least 4 years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or combination
- Commitment to ActBlue's non-profit mission
- Extensive experience in business contracts and managing complex legal projects
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school and active law license
- Ability to provide thought partnership and leadership in developing innovative legal and risk management strategies
- A generalist background and/or ability to quickly learn new areas of law and integrate into the work of stakeholders

LOCATION AND COMPENSATION:

- Full-time, remote, salaried position with limited travel required
- ActBlue is currently authorized to support remote work employees in 43 states
- Salary range: $120,000 - $136,000, final offer may vary based on experience and other factors

BENEFITS:

- Flexible work schedules and unlimited time-off policy
- Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
- Fully paid health reimbursement arrangement for out-of-pocket expenses and fully paid short- and long-term disability
- Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance with option for supplemental life insurance
- Dependent and health care flexible spending account options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits
- Automatic 2% employer-paid 401K contribution with up to 6% match on employee contributions
- Minimum of 3 months paid medical, family, and parental leave
- Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 allowance for new remote employees
- Additional perks such as quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe and New York Times

INCLUSION STATEMENT:

- ActBlue is deeply committed to equal employment opportunity and creating a diverse staff community
- We celebrate the unique qualities and wide range of human differences that enrich our workspace and help us better meet our mission
- We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement

REQUIREMENTS:

- ActBlue is unable to sponsor work visas at this time
- This is a confidential role and not part of the Bargaining Unit position

If you feel a connection to our mission and see your interests reflected in this job description, we encourage you to apply. ActBlue is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the interview and employment process. Please contact us at to request an accommodation.

*ActBlue will never ask candidates to buy equipment, nor will we email from anything other than an or email address.

Not applicable

Flexible work schedules, unlimited time-off policy, fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families, health reimbursement arrangement, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, 401K contribution, paid medical, family, and parental leave, commuter or home-office benefits, additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe and New York Times.

Not specified

Legal Research, Contract Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Risk Management, Project Management, Legal Writing, Analytical Skills

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply online through ActBlue's website or by contacting .

Qualification and Experience JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Active license to practice law

Legal