The Public Interest Network
Overview
The Public Interest Network seeks a General Counsel who is driven and passionate about the issues we work on to lead our in-house legal department. Our legal department provides legal services to groups in our national network of environmental and public interest organizations on a wide variety of matters and practice areas. Key Responsibilities
Directing the legal department: driving plans and priorities, developing and managing a department budget, work flow protocols, and training programs for network staff on legal and compliance matters. Corporate and Tax Compliance: fostering sound corporate governance practices and maintaining good standing with federal and state regulators. Employment Practices: advising on employment and labor matters and benefits systems. Election Law and Campaign Finance: advising on options and structures for election-related work, including non-partisan voter registration drives, neighborhood voter contact programs, tracking and reporting to FEC and state agencies, and fundraising and communications guidelines. First Amendment and Charitable Solicitation: representing the organizations’ right to conduct canvassing. Contracts and Legal Documents: drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, grant agreements, and other documents. Risk Management: working with leaders to adopt policies that reduce liability risk. Managing a team: recruiting, training and managing Assistant and Associate General Counsel, an administrator and interns or fellows; cultivating relationships and working with Outside Counsel as needed. Qualifications
A J.D. and state bar membership in good standing are required. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, typically 8-16 years of legal experience in one or more of the practice areas above, and a strong commitment to nonprofit and political work. The following skills and attributes are important: Excellent verbal and written communication, research and negotiation skills; Ability to manage multiple projects across diverse legal subject areas; Leadership with a collaborative, creative approach to driving change; Strong work ethic and the ability to drive organizational change; Enthusiasm for the mission of The Public Interest Network and its member organizations to effect grassroots social change, with a goal-oriented, activist orientation; Ability to work with senior staff on major organizational strategies and to train new staff on basic legal principles; Prior experience with nonprofit organizations; firsthand experience in organizing, issue advocacy, or political work is a plus. Compensation and Benefits
The starting compensation range for 8-16 years of relevant experience is $75,000-$125,000 per year. Non-legal experience in nonprofit operations, advocacy, or organizing may be counted as relevant. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long-term disability insurance, student loan assistance where available, and opportunities for advancement. Location
Greater Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC or Denver, CO area preferred. Why work with The Public Interest Network?
We are a coalition committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to change, with a focus on making a concrete difference in people’s lives. We set clear goals, benchmarks and systems to measure progress and hold ourselves accountable to making change now and building for the future. About The Public Interest Network
The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Our work focuses on addressing problems from environmental and public interest perspectives. We value collaboration beyond political ideology and strive to measure impact and progress. Our Mission and Values
We operate and support organizations with a shared vision of social change. For core values, review our network information (the core values are not quoted here). Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer. COVID-19: We take safety seriously. Employees must follow our safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted where required. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.
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The Public Interest Network seeks a General Counsel who is driven and passionate about the issues we work on to lead our in-house legal department. Our legal department provides legal services to groups in our national network of environmental and public interest organizations on a wide variety of matters and practice areas. Key Responsibilities
Directing the legal department: driving plans and priorities, developing and managing a department budget, work flow protocols, and training programs for network staff on legal and compliance matters. Corporate and Tax Compliance: fostering sound corporate governance practices and maintaining good standing with federal and state regulators. Employment Practices: advising on employment and labor matters and benefits systems. Election Law and Campaign Finance: advising on options and structures for election-related work, including non-partisan voter registration drives, neighborhood voter contact programs, tracking and reporting to FEC and state agencies, and fundraising and communications guidelines. First Amendment and Charitable Solicitation: representing the organizations’ right to conduct canvassing. Contracts and Legal Documents: drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, grant agreements, and other documents. Risk Management: working with leaders to adopt policies that reduce liability risk. Managing a team: recruiting, training and managing Assistant and Associate General Counsel, an administrator and interns or fellows; cultivating relationships and working with Outside Counsel as needed. Qualifications
A J.D. and state bar membership in good standing are required. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, typically 8-16 years of legal experience in one or more of the practice areas above, and a strong commitment to nonprofit and political work. The following skills and attributes are important: Excellent verbal and written communication, research and negotiation skills; Ability to manage multiple projects across diverse legal subject areas; Leadership with a collaborative, creative approach to driving change; Strong work ethic and the ability to drive organizational change; Enthusiasm for the mission of The Public Interest Network and its member organizations to effect grassroots social change, with a goal-oriented, activist orientation; Ability to work with senior staff on major organizational strategies and to train new staff on basic legal principles; Prior experience with nonprofit organizations; firsthand experience in organizing, issue advocacy, or political work is a plus. Compensation and Benefits
The starting compensation range for 8-16 years of relevant experience is $75,000-$125,000 per year. Non-legal experience in nonprofit operations, advocacy, or organizing may be counted as relevant. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long-term disability insurance, student loan assistance where available, and opportunities for advancement. Location
Greater Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC or Denver, CO area preferred. Why work with The Public Interest Network?
We are a coalition committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to change, with a focus on making a concrete difference in people’s lives. We set clear goals, benchmarks and systems to measure progress and hold ourselves accountable to making change now and building for the future. About The Public Interest Network
The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Our work focuses on addressing problems from environmental and public interest perspectives. We value collaboration beyond political ideology and strive to measure impact and progress. Our Mission and Values
We operate and support organizations with a shared vision of social change. For core values, review our network information (the core values are not quoted here). Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer. COVID-19: We take safety seriously. Employees must follow our safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted where required. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.
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