Counsel (Political and Grassroots)
Counsel (Political and Grassroots)
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04-07-2025
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04-07-2025
Job Description
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps Americas boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our countrysbiggest problems from education to the economy broken communities and toxic division among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding thought leadership a network of peers and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.
Stand Together is seeking a passionate and innovative lawyer to join our high-performing in-house legal team. As Counsel you will provide effective and efficient legal solutions to our non-profit clients and fuel their social impact. Our client organizationsincluding Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) and yes. every kid. among others are focused on multiple priority initiatives across government education the economy health care and foreign policy. Although you will have opportunities to contribute across all areas this Counsel initially will focus on solving legal problems involving: (i) campaign finance laws state and federal; (ii) lobbying laws state and federal; (iii) grassroots advocacy & operations; and (iv) federal tax-exempt organization laws.
If youre energized by the opportunity to navigate legal barriers challenging the ability of AFP AFP Action and yes. every kid to make a real impact through empowering citizens to drive change this role is for you.
Open to hiring as a Senior Counsel for a candidate bringing additional experience and leadership potential to the team.
How You Will Contribute
- Be a Strategic Thought Partner:You will partner directly with clients on their strategies and operations spotting legal issues conducting legal research and recommending paths forward. Our clients are nimble and move fast. Being their lawyer sometimes will require an immediate on-the-fly legal response followed by more thorough follow-up guidance later.
- Deliver Legal Excellence & Compliance: You will be responsible for monitoring for new laws new court decisions and new enforcement actions to spot emerging trends and help ensure that our organizations comply with all applicable federal state and local laws including non-profit laws government ethics laws and business organization laws.
- Collaborate & Innovate: You will join and sometimes lead cross-functional teamsincluding with our Finance Grassroots Operations and Policy capabilitiesto solve problems establish policies improve procedures and deliver organizational value. You will bring fresh ideas to the table on how to balance risk with opportunity.
- Educate & Train: To address evolving laws or to fill any gaps you identify in client knowledge you will synthesize dense laws and regulations (including from case law and advisory opinions) into easily digestible legal guidance for your clients including through creative one-page resources training sessions and other ways you think will connect with your clients.
- Support Groundbreaking Litigation and Policy Efforts: In partnership with senior attorneys and coalition partners you occasionally will contribute to First Amendment/free speech strategic litigation and policy efforts.
What You Will Bring
- 2 years of legal practice experience with a law firm in-house counsel team government agency or any combination thereof
- Deep subject matter expertise in and a passion for: (1) campaign finance law state and/or federal and (2) lobbying laws and regulations federal and/or state
- Strong research writing and communications skills including the ability to translate laws into practical risk-adjusted and actionable advice for non-lawyers
- Track record of delivering impactful legal advice as an individual contributor and as a member of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
- A sincere desire to support mission-driven organizations focused on bottom-up (vs. top-down) solutions free markets and limited government
- Integrity humility and contribution mindset
- Impeccable attention to detail
- License to practice law in Virginia or eligible to qualify as Virginia in-house corporate counsel
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethers vision and principled approach to solving problems and a commitment to stewarding our culture which champions values including transformation and innovation entrepreneurialism humility and respect
Standout Candidates Will Bring
- 4 years of legal practice experience with a law firm in-house counsel team government agency or any combination thereof
- Subject matter expertise in non-profit laws and regulations or tax law
- 2 years of experience advising multi-entity non-profit organizations including 501.c.4 501.c.3 and 501.c.6 organizations as well as Political Action Committees
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Our Values:Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM) a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress such as dignity openness and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial to innovate and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success and that is why were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty dignity respect and sensitivity.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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