Job Description
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
As a member of the Office of the General Counsel of the national office of PPFA and the Action Fund (and its related PACs) (collectively, National Office), the Associate General Counsel will provide the Policy, Campaigns, and Advocacy and Communications teams, as well as administrative staff and leadership, with first-rate, effective, and reliable legal counsel. Reporting to the Director of Advocacy and Political Law, the Associate General Counsel will be directly involved in structuring, documenting, assessing and mitigating the risks of complex transactions, projects, and policy initiatives, in a multitude of advocacy and/or political areas, including nonprofit tax law, campaign finance law, corporate governance, intellectual property, and fundraising.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Ensure that the National Office conducts its business in compliance with all applicable laws, standards and practices, including federal and state campaign finance laws, lobbying disclosure requirements, gift and ethics rules, and tax laws governing exempt organizations, including, specifically, the operation of affiliated 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 organizations Provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of non-legal matters Serve as legal advisor on the National Office’s major transactions and programs, including contract negotiation and review Participate in defining, assessing, and/or developing corporate policies, procedures, and/or programs Assist in selecting, retaining, managing, and overseeing outside counsel, as necessary to support the National Office’s programmatic and operational needs Provide advice on other matters requested by the General Counsel
Requirements:
Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school. Bar Admission: Admitted to practice in New York or Washington, D.C.
Legal Experience: At least five year years of legal experience is required. Expertise in U.S. not-for-profit corporate and tax matters and/or campaign finance laws required. Experience as in-house counsel or as an attorney for a relevant regulator is a plus.
Competencies: The successful candidate should demonstrate the following qualities:
Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically about both the creative and the execution processes Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to provide sound business advice as well as first-rate legal counsel Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, highly innovative, and rapidly changing environment Ability to work collaboratively with the program and operations team Strong interpersonal skills and ability to both partner with and provide strong guidance to associates of all levels throughout the organization Must be client-focused and committed to getting to yes
Title amp; Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 /commensurate with experienceFinal offers for this job will be based on capabilities and will be made within the parameters of the PPFA compensation program. Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.
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