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.
Serving as a member of the General Counsel’s Non-Profit Compliance / Advocacy amp; Political Law team, the Associate General Counsel will specialize in non-profit legal compliance and advocacy amp; political law, and is responsible for providing first-rate legal advice and business leadership on a wide range of matters, including advocacy and political work, corporate governance, nonprofit tax law, and fundraising on behalf of PPFA, Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Global, Planned Parenthood Federal PAC, and Planned Parenthood Votes (collectively, the National Office). The Associate General Counsel reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel.Purpose: The Associate General Counsel helps to ensure the National Office’s compliance with a variety of applicable laws and regulations governing exempt organizations (including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 organizations), including federal, state/local, and international tax, campaign finance, lobbying, fundraising, and corporate governance laws by efficiently and effectively providing counsel and service to internal clients in a rapidly adapting environment.
Engagement: The Associate General Counsel will engage National Office staff and stakeholders across all levels of the National Office to build collaborative and effective partnerships that will enable the National Office to be effective, comply with relevant laws and regulations, and mitigate risk.
Delivery: The Associate General Counsel’s duties and responsibilities include:
Provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters related to non-profit tax law compliance, advocacy and political work, fundraising, and corporate governance for U.S. and international based non-profit organizations, including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 organizationsEnsuring that the National Office conducts its business in compliance with all applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations for exempt organizations, including tax, federal and state campaign finance laws, lobbying disclosure requirements, and gift and ethics rulesEducating and training National Office staff regarding legal risks and obligations related to tax laws governing exempt organizations, advocacy and political law, fundraising, and corporate governanceServe as legal advisor on the National Office’s major transactions and programs, including contract negotiation and reviewParticipate in defining, assessing, and/or developing corporate policies, procedures, and/or programsAssist in selecting, retaining, managing, and overseeing outside counsel, as necessary to support the National Office’s programmatic and operational needsProvide advice on other matters requested by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited U.S. law schoolBar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DCExperience: At least five years of legal experience required. Expertise in not-for-profit corporate and tax matters required. Experience as in-house counsel or as an attorney for a relevant regulator is a plus. Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of issues impacting international non-profits is a plus, including international employment, contract, and corporate law.CompetenciesExceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal and business issuesAbility to provide sound business advi
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