Assistant General Counsel — Compliance & Policy (Remote)

Unite America; Denver (CO); Hybrid; 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 after 4 years on staff

Training & Professional Development

Wellness Resources

Inclusive, diverse team

Job summary

Unite America seeks a full-time Assistant General Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team, working with our General Counsel and outside counsel to ensure compliance across all entities. This role will contribute to mission-driven activities including policy drafting, staff training, and cross-functional work.

The role is based at our Denver HQ with a remote option, offering exposure to campaign finance, nonprofit law, and governance reform in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Sound legal research skills and ability to assess multi-state campaign finance registration thresholds and reporting requirements.
• Clear communication of legal concepts to non-lawyer staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to draft and review contracts and grant agreements with compliance focus.
• Strong organizational ability to manage diverse responsibilities and train staff on policies.

Responsibilities

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: assess state campaign finance and lobbying law thresholds and reporting requirements; review public communications; identify risks; manage relationships with compliance vendors.
• Legal Review: draft and review contracts; vet employees, vendors and grantees; prepare RFPs and review grant applications for internal policies and laws; assist with onboarding related to legal compliance; develop and monitor policies.
• Other responsibilities: work with General Counsel and Sr. Manager, Operations & Compliance; prioritize legal & compliance workstreams; coordinate with external counsel on matters.

Skills

Legal research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Unite America seeks a full-time Assistant General Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team, working with our General Counsel and outside counsel to ensure compliance across all entities. This role will contribute to mission-driven activities including policy drafting, staff training, and cross-functional work.

The role is based at our Denver HQ with a remote option, offering exposure to campaign finance, nonprofit law, and governance reform in a dynamic environment.