Chief Counsel: Whistleblower Advocacy & Strategy

Democracy Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Whistleblower Aid is seeking an experienced, mission-driven attorney to become Chief Counsel. You will lead our programmatic legal work, guide whistleblower disclosures, and publicly represent the organization as a senior leader.

The role requires discretion, strategic counsel, and a commitment to public accountability. This is a full-time, at-will position with a hybrid work arrangement, based in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to at least one state bar.
• Hands-on experience producing and editing legal work under time pressure.
• Experience leading and growing organizations, preferably in non-profit or mission-driven contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee WBA's programmatic legal work.
• Serve as chief counsel for whistleblower clients, government and corporate.
• Provide strategic counsel to the CEO and CSO on case-related and organizational matters.
• Conduct risk assessments, research, analysis, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Research, file lawful whistleblower disclosures with authorities and regulators.
• Review legal documents, maintain current case plans, and ensure quality control.
• Lead casework, including strategy, drafting, filing, and evidence review.
• Prevent retaliation against clients and manage external communications.
• Develop impact strategies for public awareness and policy change.
• Represent the organization at events and in media; build partnerships.

Skills

Public service

Public speaking

Leadership

Fundraising & development

Discretion & professionalism

Strategic counsel

Education

J.D. and Bar admission

Job description

Whistleblower Aid is seeking an experienced, mission-driven attorney to become Chief Counsel. You will lead our programmatic legal work, guide whistleblower disclosures, and publicly represent the organization as a senior leader.

The role requires discretion, strategic counsel, and a commitment to public accountability. This is a full-time, at-will position with a hybrid work arrangement, based in Washington, DC.