Assistant General Counsel — Campaign & Compliance

Unite America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Plan

Health Care Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Paid sabbatical

Training & Professional Development

Wellness Resources

Inclusive, diverse team

Job summary

Unite America is seeking a full-time Assistant General Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team in Denver. You will work with the General Counsel, Strategy & Operations, and outside counsel to ensure compliance across campaign finance and nonprofit law.

This entry- to mid-level role offers hands-on training in policy drafting, staff training, and cross‑functional legal work at the intersection of campaign finance, nonprofit law, and political reform.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to a U.S. state bar or on track to sit for the bar exam; employment is contingent upon passing the bar.
• Strong legal, regulatory and agency materials research skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail and high standards of execution.
• Ability to track, prioritize, and balance a diverse set of responsibilities.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to develop subject-matter expertise.
• Value soft skills: clear, timely communication and collaboration.
• Desire to fix a broken political system and support the cause.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing state campaign finance and lobbying law registration thresholds, reporting requirements and contribution limits.
• Assist in review and approval of public communications, and related campaign finance reporting.
• Identify risks and work with outside counsel to mitigate them.
• Manage relationships with political compliance vendors.
• Draft and review contracts; vet employees, vendors and grantees for compliance.
• Assist with grant applications for compliance with internal policies and laws.
• Onboard employees regarding legal compliance; develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures.
• Train employees on organizational policies and procedures; coordinate with external counsel.
• Prioritize legal and compliance workstreams in support of the General Counsel.

Skills

J.D. / Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Legal research

Attention to detail

Multi‑state compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Contracts

Job description

Unite America is seeking a full-time Assistant General Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team in Denver. You will work with the General Counsel, Strategy & Operations, and outside counsel to ensure compliance across campaign finance and nonprofit law.

This entry- to mid-level role offers hands-on training in policy drafting, staff training, and cross‑functional legal work at the intersection of campaign finance, nonprofit law, and political reform.