Hybrid General Counsel

at Unite America

• Job title: General Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $175,000 - $210,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• General Counsel overseeing legal compliance across 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC activities. Ensuring legal integrity and guiding organizational strategy for election reform.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal advisor on federal and state campaign finance, lobbying, ballot access, and election law compliance
• Advise on state election and voting laws, including petition signature gathering, voter registration, voting methods, voter registration, and ballot access requirements
• Lead oversight of IRS compliance across 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC entities
• Oversee lobbying registrations and reports, charitable solicitation filings, PAC reporting, and related compliance functions
• Review and approve public communications to ensure compliance with campaign finance and tax regulations
• Identify and proactively mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks
• Manage and evaluate political compliance vendors and outside counsel
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, grant agreements, and vendor agreements
• Provide legal review of employment agreements and HR-related matters in partnership with outside employment counsel
• Support internal corporate governance by identifying matters requiring board approval, preparing legal briefings, and drafting resolutions
• Develop, implement, and monitor organizational policies and procedures
• Manage organizational compliance program, including conducting staff trainings and onboarding related to legal and regulatory matters
• Serve as primary point of contact for legal inquiries and triage matters appropriately
• Prioritize legal workstreams aligned with organizational strategy and risk posture
• ​​Serve as a strategic partner across the organization, promoting a culture of compliance
• Embed legal and compliance considerations into planning, budgeting, and execution processes
• Translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyer leaders
• Support long-term organizational planning by identifying emerging regulatory risks and opportunities
• Hire and supervise Assistant General Counsel
• Supervise the Sr. Compliance & Operations Manager
• Build internal legal systems, workflows, and compliance infrastructure appropriate for a growing, multi-entity organization

Requirements

• 5–10 years of legal practice experience, with meaningful experience in political law, election law, campaign finance, nonprofit tax law, government, or another highly regulated field
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Working knowledge of federal and state campaign finance, lobbying, nonprofit, and related regulatory frameworks (direct political law experience is strongly preferred)
• Strong multi-jurisdictional legal research skills, including statutory, regulatory, and agency guidance analysis
• Ability to analyze complex legal requirements and provide clear, practical advice to non-lawyer colleagues
• Experience supporting compliance reporting, disclosure, or regulatory filings in a structured environment
• Rigorous attention to detail with high ethical and operational standards
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to track and balance multiple legal matters simultaneously
• Proactive mindset — anticipates issues, flags risks early, and practices preventive law
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
• Clear, timely, and thoughtful written and verbal communicator
• Demonstrated learning agility and willingness to build expertise in new subject matter areas
• Team-oriented and solutions-focused
• Strong desire to fix a broken political system and a passion for our mission.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (est. $175 - 210k)
• 401(k) Plan (with up to a 3% employer contribution match)
• Health Care Plan (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, public holidays, and team-wide wellness days)
• Family Leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)
• Paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
• Training & Professional Development
• Wellness Stipend
• Opportunity to join an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse team