In-House Staff Attorney | Community Impact Organization

Adams & Martin Group; California; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after onboarding

Direct interaction with executive team

Full-time Staff Attorney role

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group partners with a mission-driven nonprofit to place a Staff Attorney in its in-house legal team in Los Angeles. The role offers a full-time, hybrid schedule after onboarding and spans employment matters, contracts, compliance, governance, and legal operations.

Open to attorneys at all levels, with training provided and interaction with executive leadership. California license to practice law is required; salary ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 depending on experience, with

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• Open to attorneys at all experience levels.
• Willing to train the right candidate.
• In-house role with broad practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law counsel and advice.
• Oversee employee relations matters.
• Review and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Manage outside counsel and disputes.
• Support governance and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct legal research and prepare analyses.
• Advise leadership on risk and strategy.

Skills

Employment law

Contract negotiation

Governance & compliance

Legal research

Education

Bar license - California

Job description

AMG is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify a Staff Attorney to join its in-house legal team. The organization takes a holistic approach to strengthening underserved communities by helping individuals and families build stability, access opportunity, and achieve long-term success. Through its community-centered programs and initiatives, the organization works to address critical needs while empowering people to thrive and reach their full potential.

Open to attorneys at all experience levels and willing to train the right candidate, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about purpose-driven work and interested in developing a broad in-house practice spanning employment matters, contracts, compliance, governance, and legal operations.

Highlights

• In-house legal opportunity supporting a high-impact nonprofit organization
• Open to newly barred attorneys through experienced counsel
• Direct interaction with executive leadership
• Opportunity to supervise legal support staff
• Strong training and long-term growth potential
• Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid after onboarding)
• $100,000 - $150,000, based on experience
• Must be licensed to practice law in California
• Full-time Staff Attorney opportunity

Role Overview

• Provide employment law advice and counsel
• Oversee employee relations matters
• Review and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Manage outside counsel and legal disputes
• Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses
• Advise leadership on organizational risk and legal strategy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.