Hybrid Compliance Specialist for Nonprofits & PACs

Ballard Spahr LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a Compliance Specialist to provide comprehensive legal and compliance support for nonprofit organizations and PACs. Reporting to the Government Affairs & Compliance Manager, you will manage day-to-day operations, prepare filings, maintain records, and ensure regulatory obligations and deadlines are met.

The role offers hybrid work with three days per week in the Washington D.C. or Philadelphia office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal, compliance, accounting, regulatory, public records, government affairs, or related field.
• Experience managing high-volume, deadline-driven workflows involving multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of compliance processes, documentation management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Previous experience supporting nonprofit organizations and/or PACs is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with NetDocuments and Adobe Acrobat preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day compliance operations for nonprofit and PAC clients.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate disclosure filings, reports, and submissions for attorney and client review.
• Monitor statutory and regulatory timelines, identify potential compliance risks, and elevate issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of nonprofit and PAC activities, including contributions, disbursements, filings, and supporting documentation.
• Support compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and regulatory responses through records gathering, reporting, and documentation management.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and internal teams to provide updates, track action items, and ensure efficient program operations.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and improve transparency and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate familiarity with, and willingness to learn, QuickBooks and other bookkeeping software platforms, as well as PAC and lobbying reporting CRM’s.

Skills

Client service focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetDocuments

Adobe Acrobat

Bookkeeping software

Job description

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a Compliance Specialist to provide comprehensive legal and compliance support for nonprofit organizations and PACs. Reporting to the Government Affairs & Compliance Manager, you will manage day-to-day operations, prepare filings, maintain records, and ensure regulatory obligations and deadlines are met.

The role offers hybrid work with three days per week in the Washington D.C. or Philadelphia office.