Corporate Counsel
$76.41k - $87.41kPETA
Description
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.
Responsibilities
- 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 organizations
- Reviewing, revising, and drafting contracts
- Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirements
- Reviewing and advising the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio-visual content
- Providing legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance programs
- Assisting with employment law matters
- Maintaining and expanding the organization’s trademark portfolio and licenses
- Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposals
- Maintaining the organization’s service contracts with supported organizations
- Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of charity and animal protection issues, statutes, and regulations
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- J.D. and a minimum of eight years of legal experience in the areas identified under Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Member in good standing of a state bar association
- Ability to work in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office at least twice per week
- Proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints
- Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The salary range for this position is $76,410 - $87,408 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available.
Application
Application Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted until June 10, 2026.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.
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