Term Compliance Counsel (six month position)

Term Compliance Counsel (six month position)

Term Compliance Counsel (six month position)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and creative Compliance Counsel to join our team to temporarily assist CREW’s General Counsel in all legal matters pertaining to the organization and the legal department. This six-month position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, creative and kind people.

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action, policy innovation and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a results-driven team member who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

Responsibilities

The Compliance Counsel will play a key role in assisting CREW’s General Counsel in all legal matters pertaining to the organization and the legal department. This person will report to CREW’s General Counsel.

• Provide guidance and legal expertise to help ensure compliance with a variety of legal regimes, including IRS rules governing section 501(c)(3) organizations, media law, employment and labor law, federal and state lobbying laws, contract law and intellectual property.
• Assist with prepublication review of investigations, reports, social media posts, press releases and other CREW products.
• Support the General Counsel and the Operations department on labor and employment matters.
• Review and interpret contracts, insurance policies,grants and other agreements.
• Help prepare for and respond to potential legal actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. (required).
• A minimum of 5-10 years relevant legal experience.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas: tax-exempt organization law, employment and labor law and media/defamation law.
• Significant personnel and project management experience.
• An interest in ethics, money in politics and/or government transparency issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• The ability to work collaboratively.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Great writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work with discretion on confidential and sensitive matters.
• Initiative to identify needs, take charge of tasks, and get things done in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the ability to work effectively with outside counsel.
• The position is based in Washington, D.C. but will be hybrid with employees splitting their time between working at home and working in the office.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Public Policy Offices

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) by 2x

Get notified about new Lawyer jobs in Washington, DC .

Privacy Counsel (Full Time, Remote Position)

Washington DC-Baltimore Area 12 hours ago

Washington, DC $135,000.00-$166,000.00 4 weeks ago

Washington, DC $125,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago

Reston, VA $165,000.00-$180,000.00 3 weeks ago

Washington, DC $176,000.00-$204,000.00 5 days ago

Global Privacy Counsel, Regulatory Investigations

Washington, DC $126,000.00-$216,000.00 4 weeks ago

Washington, DC $64,000.00-$88,000.00 3 weeks ago

Washington, DC $191,700.00-$338,580.00 4 weeks ago

Washington, DC $145,000.00-$175,000.00 3 weeks ago

District of Columbia, United States 2 days ago

Bethesda, MD $140,000.00-$155,000.00 1 month ago

Washington, DC $120,579.00-$195,200.00 1 week ago

Washington, DC $153,600.00-$287,280.00 3 weeks ago

Arlington, VA $138,500.00-$229,000.00 2 days ago

Silver Spring, MD $93,329.60-$155,563.20 6 days ago

Maryland, United States $138,900.00-$191,000.00 1 week ago

Washington, DC $150,000.00-$190,000.00 2 days ago

Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Securities

Washington, DC $176,000.00-$204,000.00 6 days ago

Bethesda, MD $140,000.00-$155,000.00 2 weeks ago

Global Payments Counsel, Financial Services

Washington, DC $153,600.00-$287,280.00 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.