Remote Assistant General Counsel

American Farmland Trust; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunity

Competitive benefits

Job summary

American Farmland Trust is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal guidance across corporate, programs, governance, land projects, and advocacy. The role supports the General Counsel and partners with multiple departments to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic legal input for nonprofit operations.

The position offers remote work options, requires a JD and bar admission, and emphasizes experience with nonprofit matters, real estate/conservation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and JD required; state bar admission.
• Experience advising non-profits on business and compliance matters.
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance and working with public agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate programmatic-related legal documents; ensure compliance with laws and internal policies.
• Advise on lobbying laws, ethics, and NDAs; provide research support across departments.
• Oversee contracts, subawards, MOUs, donor agreements, and grants compliance; manage outside counsel for litigation.

Skills

Legal drafting

Nonprofit counsel

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Job description

American Farmland Trust is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal guidance across corporate, programs, governance, land projects, and advocacy. The role supports the General Counsel and partners with multiple departments to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic legal input for nonprofit operations.

The position offers remote work options, requires a JD and bar admission, and emphasizes experience with nonprofit matters, real estate/conservation, and