Corporate Counsel

Corporate CounselCorporate Legal AffairsFoundation to Support Animal Protection (PETA Foundation)Position Objective:To support the Corporate Legal Affairs division of the Legal Department by assisting the General Counsel and providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters that arise during the conduct of the charitable programs of the organization and its supported organizations, including in the fields of contracts, lobbying and other regulatory compliance, publications and intellectual property, corporate governance and policy, data privacy, planned giving, insurance, and animal protection issues.Term of Employment:Full-time, ExemptPrimary Responsibilities and Duties:Assist and support the General Counsel with their management of the operations and affairs of the Corporate Legal Affairs division under their supervision by:Conducting legal research and analysis and providing legal advice and representation on various issues and affairs pertaining to the day-to-day operation of non-profit, tax-exempt organizationsReviewing, revising, and drafting contractsAdvising supported organizations on and assisting them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirementsReviewing and advising the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio-visual contentProviding legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance programsAssisting with employment law mattersMaintaining and expanding the organization’s trademark portfolio and licensesAdvising supported organizations on and assisting them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposalsMaintaining the organization’s service contracts with supported organizationsConduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of charity and animal protection issues, statutes, and regulationsPerform any other duties assigned by the supervisorQualifications:J.D. and a minimum of eight years of legal experience in the areas identified under Primary Responsibilities and DutiesMember in good standing of a state bar associationAbility to work in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office at least twice per weekProven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skillsProven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraintsSupport for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issuesCommitment to the objectives of the organizationAvailable Benefits:Vacation time, medical, dental, and vision plans, life and ADD insurance, long and short-term disability, and 401(k). View premiums and other information here: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/work-at-peta/jobs-benefits/.