Officer, Counsel

The Pew Charitable Trusts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 134,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pew Charitable Trusts seeks an experienced attorney for the Officer, Legal Affairs and Counsel role in Washington, DC. You will be at the center of Pew's legal efforts, supporting growth in volume and complexity with astute legal insights. Responsibilities include advising on compliance, drafting and negotiating agreements, and managing outside counsel.

Travel is minimal and the organization values collaboration and strong client service. The position requires a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia or eligible for admission promptly.
• Eight years of relevant experience, with a minimum of five years of legal experience.
• Experience advising nonprofits, multi-lateral institutions, government agencies, or similar organizations on compliance with laws and regulations, including lobbying and government ethics.
• Strong client service, problem-solving, and ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in developing trainings and educational resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal clients in strategically planning projects, agreements and communications to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Provide risk-calibrated, legally informed business advice for domestic and international work, including partnerships.
• Advise on developments in nonprofit compliance, lobbying, ethics, grants, and related areas.
• Conduct trainings for staff as assigned.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements.
• Identify and communicate legal and business risks to decision makers.
• Collaborate with leadership to inform departmental objectives and outcomes.
• Manage outside counsel as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client service

Communications

Team collaboration

Training experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. (DC licensed)

Job description

Legal Affairs Department

The Pew Charitable Trusts is tackling some of the most pressing challenges we face today, including by addressing the impacts of climate change, conserving the natural environment, improving the efficiency of government services, promoting civic engagement, supporting the freedoms underpinning our democracy, or addressing health and welfare challenges affecting marginalized communities. Pew's Legal Affairs team provides crucial legal guidance to diverse teams of experts who develop, support, and communicate research and analyses explaining critical emerging issues, inform public policy, and advocate for solutions to these and other important problems.

Position Overview

Pew is seeking a client-oriented and highly skilled attorney for the position of Officer, Legal Affairs and Counsel.In this role, you'll be at the center of Pew's efforts, supporting the organization as our work grows in volume and complexity. Your astute legal insights will be put to good use, as this position is responsible for a wide and growing array of legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal clients in strategically planning projects, agreements, communications and ongoing programmatic work to assure compliance with all applicable domestic and international laws.
• Provide risk-calibrated, legally informed business advice in support of Pew's existing, expanding and new lines of domestic and international work, including partnerships with domestic and international organizations.
• Advise on relevant developments in key areas of non-profit legal compliance, such as advocacy and lobbying, government ethics, prohibited campaign intervention, foreign corrupt practices, sanctions, anti-trust, defamation, and grants and contracts, among others.
• Conduct trainings of staff on topics as assigned.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements in connection with Pew's work.
• Identify, assess and communicate legal and business risks, including reputational risks, to decision makers.
• Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to inform departmental and organizational objectives and outcomes.
• Manage outside counsel as necessary for project and localized or specialized legal advice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• J.D., licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, or eligible for such admission promptly upon hiring.
• Generally, requires eight years of relevant experience, with a minimum of five years of legal experience.
  • Experience advising nonprofits, multi-lateral institutions, government agencies, or other organizations on compliance with laws and regulations, including lobbying and government ethics.
• Strong client service skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively, collaboratively, and effectively; to identify underlying issues, patterns and trends in complex situations; and to apply relevant expertise and experience to solving diverse legal questions.
• Exemplary communications skills, including the ability to summarize issues and address them in a clear, concise and easily understood manner.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team setting with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and conducting trainings and educational resources.
• The successful candidate must be confident, yet collegial, with strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop productive, trusting relationships at all levels.

Travel

Minimal travel to conferences, meetings, and Pew's other offices.

Salary Range

United States Pay Range: $134,000 - $149,700

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics.