Senior Counsel – Rule of Law

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November 6

☕ Washington – Remote

Although this job is listed in Washington, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $170k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

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States United Democracy Center

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Charity • Government • Non-profit

States United Democracy Center is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing free, fair, and secure elections in the United States. The center provides legal, research, policy, and communication support to state and local officials responsible for election administration, thereby safeguarding democracy. They work collaboratively with various stakeholders to hold accountable those who undermine election integrity and to combat disinformation surrounding elections.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

🤲 Charity

🏛️ Government

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Perform all duties in accordance with States United’s values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. • Deliver legal analysis and strategic guidance to state officials on federalism, administrative law, separation of powers, and other issues central to democracy protection and rule of law. • Supervise and manage the performance and professional development of a Counsel, and provide mentorship, guidance, and supervision to legal interns, fellows, and other staff. • Oversee the development of legal memoranda, litigation materials, and policy reports that meet the organization’s high standards for clarity, rigor, and timeliness. • Engage with state attorneys general, governors, and senior officials to provide legal support aligned with the organization’s mission and nonpartisan stance. • Coordinate with cross-departmental teams to produce legal content for public education, policy, and communications efforts. • Manage relationships and contracts with outside counsel, consultants, and legal experts. • Participate in internal planning, hiring, and program strategy development within the legal department. • Contribute to external representation of the organization, including occasional public speaking or engagement with media, partners, and funders. • Assist in development-related activities such as donor briefings or proposal reviews, as requested.

🎯 Requirements

• Attorney/JD with an active license and a minimum of 12 years of post-law school experience • Demonstrated ability to independently identify, conceptualize, lead, and manage significant public interest and/or government-related legal work • Excellent client/relationship management skills • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a demanding and fast-paced environment • Willingness and ability to work beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and/or more than 40 hours a week as necessary • Outstanding judgment about case/legal issues, project management/organizational issues, professional demeanor, and client service • Outstanding writing and editing skills, including drafting and editing complex legal analysis and briefs • Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability • Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15% travel time

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% employer paid health, vision, and dental plans • matching retirement benefits • generous paid time off