General Counsel

Lateral Link is assisting a grassroots organization reforming the political system with a new search for a General Counsel. The role will serve as the organization's legal strategist and compliance leader across a multi-entity structure that includes 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC activities. The General Counsel position requires expertise in IRS non-profit and political activity regulations, FEC regulations, and fluency in state-level campaign finance, lobbying, and charitable solicitation laws. This leader must be able to assess complex regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions, anticipate risk, and translate legal nuance into clear, practical guidance for the organizations’ political, programmatic, and operational leaders.The General Counsel safeguards the organization’s legal integrity while enabling bold, mission-aligned action in pursuit of nonpartisan election reform.The ideal candidate will possess seven years of legal practice experience, with meaningful experience in political law, election law, campaign finance, nonprofit tax law, government, or another highly regulated field.Other qualifications include: Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdictionWorking knowledge of federal and state campaign finance, lobbying, nonprofit, and related regulatory frameworks (direct political law experience is strongly preferred)Strong multi-jurisdictional legal research skills, including statutory, regulatory, and agency guidance analysisAbility to analyze complex legal requirements and provide clear, practical advice to non-lawyer colleaguesExperience supporting compliance reporting, disclosure, or regulatory filings in a structured environmentThere is a discretionary bonus.Although the headquarters are in Denver, staff live all over the country. Relocation support offered. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered.For immediate consideration, please apply through this posting or email your resume to