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 in more than 25 states with more than 250 full time staff.

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, working with outside counsel as necessary.

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
• Lobbying compliance: Advising on regulations and compliance with state and local lobbying laws
• Contracts: Drafting and reviewing contracts, leases and grant agreements
• Risk management: Working with leaders to adopt policies that protect organizations from legal exposure
• Additional legal areas: Election law, campaign finance, intellectual property, first amendment and charitable solicitation

Qualifications:

• J.D. and state bar membership in good standing required; Colorado bar preferred
• 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
• Prior experience working with or advising nonprofit organizations preferred

Compensation: $57,000 - $93,000/year. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid sick time, vacation, parental leave, and may include student loan assistance.

Location: Denver, CO preferred (hybrid, 3 days in office). Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and remote may be considered for top candidates.