Remote Assistant General Counsel — Nonprofit & Land Projects

American Farmland Trust; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

LT Disability

FSA

HSA

401k

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Holidays

Job summary

American Farmland Trust is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join a small Legal Department. You will provide comprehensive legal guidance across nonprofit operations including governance, programs, land projects, and compliance.

The role supports risk mitigation and policy compliance while working with multiple departments. The position emphasizes contract review, IP, employment law, and regulatory compliance with remote work options and cross-departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience advising nonprofit organizations on a wide range of business and compliance matters.
• Experience with real estate transactions and conservation easements is a plus.
• 3+ years of legal experience or commensurate general legal and contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance across nonprofit operations including governance, programs, land projects, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, donor agreements and grants; advise on grant compliance.
• Oversee intellectual property matters, including licensing and registrations.
• Advise management on employment law matters and HR policies; coordinate with outside counsel.

Skills

Non-profit law

Contract drafting

Litigation support

Real estate

Policy compliance

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Farmland Trust is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join a small Legal Department. You will provide comprehensive legal guidance across nonprofit operations including governance, programs, land projects, and compliance.

The role supports risk mitigation and policy compliance while working with multiple departments. The position emphasizes contract review, IP, employment law, and regulatory compliance with remote work options and cross-departmental collaboration.