Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Associate General Counsel, Advocacy and Political Law

Washington, DC

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$190kDetected 49 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingExcelTaxCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation's largest provider of sex education.
  • Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.
  • Formed as the advocacy arm of PPFA, Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4).

Responsibilities

  • They will actively build collaborative partnerships that will enable the National Office to be effective, comply with relevant laws and regulations, and mitigate risk.
  • We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school required

Nice to have

  • Minimum seven years as a practicing attorney in the legal frameworks governing U.S. tax-exempt organizations, advocacy and campaign finance laws, communications law, and nonprofit governance preferred
  • Expertise in exempt-organization tax matters and campaign finance laws required
  • Experience as in-house counsel or as an attorney for a relevant regulator is preferred
  • Experience in non-profit accounting and charitable solicitation law preferred
  • General knowledge of other legal frameworks applicable to the National Office, including intellectual property law and contract law.
  • Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal and business issues
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice.
  • Excellent judgment and proven experience in analyzing risks and making risk determinations

Skills

  • Participating in the definition, assessment, and/or development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs
  • Other matters and duties as assigned by the SVP and General Counsel and Deputy General Counsels

Compensation

  • $160k-$190k

Benefits

  • Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care.
  • The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

Company info

  • 0-10% domestic travel The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together," reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program.
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
  • This job reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).

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