DC Licensed Assistant General Counsel

Job Summary

To support a large non-profit organization, the full-time DC Licensed Assistant General Counsel will provide legal guidance on contracts, compliance, and litigation support while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Serves as a primary legal resource for divisions and business units, providing day-to-day legal guidance and risk management advice
• Owns the contract review process, including drafting and negotiating various operational agreements
• Provides legal support for government and private grants, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and obligations

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or eligible for waiver
• Minimum of five years of legal experience, with a preference for seven years in non-profit, governance, and contracts
• Experience in litigation support and familiarity with election law and tax-exemption compliance preferred
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and collaborative skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal workflow management tools