Corporate Counsel

PETA; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,477; Full time

Job summary

PETA is seeking a full-time legal advisor to support the Corporate Legal Affairs division. The ideal candidate will assist the General Counsel and provide legal advice on a range of corporate matters. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, reviewing contracts, and advising on regulatory compliance.

The position requires a J.D. and at least eight years of legal experience. The salary range is $70,000 – $88,477 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of legal experience.
• Member in good standing of a state bar association.
• Strong commitment to PETA’s philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Counsel in managing operations.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice.
• Review, revise, and draft contracts.
• Advise on lobbying registration and reporting.

Skills

Legal research

Verbal advocacy

Legal writing

Time management

Education

J.D.

Job description

Position Objective

To support the Corporate Legal Affairs division of the Legal Department by assisting the General Counsel and providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters that arise during the conduct of the charitable programs of the organization and its supported organizations, including in the fields of contracts, lobbying and other regulatory compliance, publications and intellectual property, corporate governance and policy, data privacy, planned giving, insurance, and animal protection issues.

Job Type: Full-time.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist and support the General Counsel with their management of the operations and affairs of the Corporate Legal Affairs division under their supervision.
• Conduct legal research and analysis and provide legal advice and representation on various issues and affairs pertaining to the day-to-day operation of non-profit, tax-exempt organizations.
• Review, revise, and draft contracts.
• Advise supported organizations on and assist them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirements.
• Review and advise the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio‑visual content.
• Provide legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assist with the development and maintenance of compliance programs.
• Assist with employment law matters.
• Maintain and expand the organization’s trademark portfolio and licenses.
• Advise supported organizations on and assist them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposals.
• Maintain the organization’s service contracts with supported organizations.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of charity and animal protection issues, statutes, and regulations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• J.D. and a minimum of eight years of legal experience in the areas identified under Primary Responsibilities and Duties.
• Member in good standing of a state bar association.
• Proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints.
• Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues.
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization.

Salary range: $70,000 – $88,477 annually. The ultimate salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2026. We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.