Assistant General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the key legal resource for APA divisions and business units.

• Deliver daily legal advice, compliance assistance, and practical risk management strategies.

• Assist APA personnel, Divisions, Committees, programs, and governance stakeholders.

• Oversee the contract review process for designated APA matters.

• Collaborate with APA revenue-generating teams to pinpoint legal and business risks.

• Offer legal assistance for government contracts, government grants, and private grants.

• Provide litigation support, including internal fact development and coordination of document collection.

• Address governance-related compliance and risk management challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or a state bar.

• At least five (5) years of legal practice experience in some or all preferred areas; seven (7) years preferred.

• Required experience in non-profit, association, governance, contracts lifecycle management, and grants.

• Preferred familiarity with election law, exempt organization law, and general legal counseling.

• Ability to function as a generalist and exercise sound judgment.

• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and collaboration skills.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling.

• 401(k) option with an employer match of up to 4%.

• Options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Outpatient mental health benefit.

• Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays.

• Family/Medical Leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Additional benefits.