Deputy Chief Legal Officer

ActBlue; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 274,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization dedicated to progressive causes is seeking a Deputy Chief Legal Officer. This role requires a seasoned attorney with a proven track record in corporate law and compliance. You will oversee legal functions while providing strategic counsel to executive leadership. The position offers a salary range of $182,000 to $274,000, with excellent benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Unlimited time-off policy

Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance

401K contribution and matching

Home-office setup allowance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience as in-house counsel for large corporations.
• Managing government investigations and regulatory actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal counsel to executive leadership.
• Lead government investigations and manage legal strategies.
• Develop compliance programs and manage legal staff.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Compliance management

Litigation oversight

Government investigations

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

WHO WE ARE

ActBlue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive.

Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding, we’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together, we are shaping the future of democracy.

THE OPPORTUNITY

ActBlue seeks a Deputy Chief Legal Officer to serve as the senior legal executive and strategic partner to our Chief Legal Officer. This senior leadership role is designed for a seasoned attorney who will provide expert legal counsel across all aspects of our operations while overseeing critical legal functions including government investigations, compliance programs, and litigation management. The Deputy CLO will play a pivotal role in protecting ActBlue\'s mission-critical work in the democratic process while managing complex legal challenges in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as the Chief Legal Officer\'s primary strategic partner and proxy, providing high-level legal counsel to executive leadership, the board, and senior stakeholders on complex legal matters affecting ActBlue\'s operations and mission
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of government investigations, serving as primary interface with outside counsel and ensuring comprehensive response strategies
• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive compliance programs including fraud prevention tools, account use policies, and internal control systems to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations
• Supervise and mentor legal department staff including contract lawyers and other attorneys, providing guidance on complex legal matters, case management, and professional development while ensuring alignment with departmental goals
• Oversee litigation strategy, manage relationships with e-discovery vendors and outside counsel, conduct legal research, and ensure effective discovery collection processes across all legal matters
• Provide expert legal guidance on employment matters, contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, and other business-critical legal issues affecting ActBlue\'s operations
• Oversee legal review and counseling for ActBlue\'s technology products and platform features, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while enabling product innovation and development
• Manage legal matters related to consumer protection regulations, insurance coverage issues, and related compliance requirements affecting ActBlue\'s operations
• Develop and oversee comprehensive legal program management systems, including legal intake processes, matter tracking, and departmental workflow optimization
• Lead response to subpoenas, legal process service, and information requests from government entities, courts, and other parties while protecting ActBlue\'s interests and stakeholder privacy
• Provide legal guidance on business partnerships, technology transitions, vendor agreements, and other strategic business relationships
• Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks, develop comprehensive mitigation strategies, and ensure that business operations align with legal requirements and best practices
• Create and maintain internal legal policies, procedures, and guidelines that support ActBlue\'s mission while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness

WHAT YOU BRING

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar association
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive legal experience with 5+ years in leadership roles, demonstrating deep expertise in corporate law, compliance, and complex legal matter management
• Significant experience as in-house counsel at large corporations or Fortune 100-level organizations, with demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments
• Proven track record managing government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and interactions with federal agencies including DOJ, SEC, FEC, and congressional committees
• Extensive experience developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive compliance programs, internal controls, and risk management systems
• Strong background in litigation oversight, including managing outside counsel, discovery processes, and complex legal disputes

WORK & BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

This posting is for a full-time, remote, salaried position. Travel may be required on a limited basis to attend all-staff and departmental retreats (1-2 times per year). Additional travel may be required for select positions.

Registered States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.

*While ActBlue is currently registered to support remote work in the states listed above, we possess the ability to register in additional states as needed. If you are located in a state not listed, we may still be able to proceed with your application, but please note that the offer process may take longer to accommodate registration requirements.

Work Schedule: This role requires availability during established, regular business hours (Mon-Fri).

Work Environment: Employees can expect to work with distributed teams across all U.S. time zones. Our roles require extended technology usage, and proficiency with virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Slack. Regular attendance in virtual meetings is inherent to every position.

Salary Range Details:

Salary Range: $182,000 - $228,000 - $274,000

ActBlue is committed to consistent compensation practices across our organization. Final salary offers will take into account factors such as candidate experience, interview performance and current team salary parity.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; plus fully-paid health reimbursement arrangement to use for out of pocket expenses and fully-paid short- and long-term disability
• Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option
• Dependent and health care flexible spending account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees
• Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution, plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions
• A minimum of three months paid medical, family and parental leave (for all new parents, adoptions included)
• Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
• Additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times

ActBlue is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

UNION INFORMATION

Confidential employee not part of the Bargaining Unit position. This position is excluded from any bargaining unit as a confidential employee.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

As part of our hiring process, ActBlue will conduct a background check at the time of offer. This will be completed in compliance with applicable laws and will not be initiated without your consent.

INCLUSION STATEMENT FROM ACTBLUE

ActBlue is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. We celebrate unique perspectives, honor the dignity of all individuals, and recognize that diverse backgrounds and identities strengthen our mission.

If you’re passionate about our work and see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement.We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. To request an accommodation, email [e-mail].

*ActBlue will never ask candidates to buy equipment, nor will we email from anything other than an actblue.com or actbluetech.com email address.