Assistant General Counsel

The Public Interest Network is hiring an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice to our network of environmental and consumer advocacy organizations. The Public Interest Network consists of organizations such as PIRG (Public Interest Research Group), Environment America, and their state groups, working for clean air and water, protection of wildlife and open spaces, a livable climate, and consumer advocacy.

The Assistant General Counsel works with the General Counsel's office and leadership to provide strategic in-house legal advice and guidance to the Network and its groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employment practices: Advising on employment matters and benefits, including policies, new laws and regulations, and day-to-day matters
• Corporate compliance: Fostering sound corporate practices and maintaining organizations' good standing with federal and state regulators (501(c)3 and 501(c)4 corporations)
• Lobbying compliance: Advising groups on regulations and compliance with state and local lobbying laws
• Contracts: Drafting and reviewing contracts, leases and grant agreements
• Risk management: Working with organizations' leaders to adopt policies that protect from legal exposure
• Additional legal areas: Election law, campaign finance law, intellectual property, first amendment and charitable solicitation

Qualifications:

• J.D. and state bar membership in good standing required; preference for Colorado bar admission
• 3-5 years experience practicing law in one or more of the practice areas described
• Strong commitment to non-profit work and enthusiasm for the mission
• Comfort working with senior staff and training new staff on legal principles
• Prior experience working with or advising nonprofit organizations preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

$57,000 - $93,000 depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid sick time, vacation (10-20 days), commuter benefit, 401(k) with employer match, parental leave, long-term disability insurance, and may include student loan assistance.

Location: Denver, CO preferred. Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and remote may be considered. Hybrid with 3 days in office.