Description:
Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel for American Rivers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and its affiliated 501(c)(4) organization, and a potential third tax-exempt or advocacy affiliate.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience advising and supporting 501(c)(4) organizations, including knowledge of permissible advocacy, lobbying activities, and the interplay between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entity compliance and governance.
As a critical member of the legal team, this in-house attorney will be responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations, providing legal advice to management, and protecting the organization's interests in various business matters. This role involves creating and managing preemptive risk tools and policies, and advising and supporting the organization in legal disputes and negotiations. In collaboration with the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel shall proactively address the unique legal and governance challenges inherent in a multi-affiliate structure, ensuring each entity operates within the scope of its exempt purpose, while leveraging permissible collaboration to advance shared mission goals.
This role requires a proactive approach to risk management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle a broad range of legal matters relevant to the organization's operations.
The successful candidate will have a collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and the proven ability to work across departments and with external partners.
