Acrecampaigns
The Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) and ACRE Institute drive campaigns that seek to create a more racially and economically just society that values people over profit and supports the full inclusion and leadership of Black, brown, and poor people in our democracy and economy. Bargaining for the Common Good (BCG) is the organizing arm of ACRE and ACRE Institute.
We are seeking an experienced attorney to fill the General Counsel position. The General Counsel ensures compliance and develops risk mitigation strategies that power our advocacy, campaigns, partnerships, and fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit law, a passion for social justice, and a commitment to racial and economic equity.
Location Remote
Type Exempt- confidential
This position reports to the Managing Director. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Risk Management and Compliance
Advise senior management and others within the organization on 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) compliance, tax, intellectual property, corporate governance, benefits, litigation, and employment law issues
Ensure organizational compliance with contracts and applicable law and regulation
Monitor and advise on legislative developments related to nonprofit organizations
Review and/or prepare for filing various financial reporting documents, such as the Form 990 and state registration forms, and filings relating to lobbying compliance
Contracting Oversight: Draft, review, revise, negotiate, and/or execute contracts, such as grant, funding, and program agreements; fiscal sponsorship agreements, agreements relating to data sharing; and vendor and consultant agreements; and advise senior management on related issues
Lead enterprise risk assessment and mitigation strategies across programs, advocacy campaigns, fundraising, and digital platforms
Lead legal review of campaign and other materials
Prepare and deliver actionable Board materials related to legal risk, compliance, and strategic opportunities
Strategic Legal Counsel
Assess our legal needs, including needs for outside counsel, and serve as primary liaison with outside counsel
Advise Senior Leadership Team on risk management practice, liability, and insurance matters, liaising with external brokers to determine appropriate insurance liability products
Advise senior leadership on crisis response, brand/reputation management, and issue advocacy exposure
Participate in strategic planning and response, both in the broad sense and on day-to-day matters
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Strong leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Juris Doctorate degree and 3 - 5 years' proven experience in nonprofit contracts administration, risk management, or compliance officer roles
Current member in good standing with a state bar, with preference to members of Illinois state bar.
Experience in nonprofit governance, including c4 organizations
Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail
Strong understanding of general nonprofit law and tax regulations pertaining to tax-exempt organizations and a working knowledge of contracts, trademarks and copyrights, employment law, and nonprofit compliance.
Strong understanding of defamation laws and proven ability to perform legal review of public facing documents and social media.
Experience researching and effectively communicating corporate and legal matters to a lay audience required.
COMPENSATION Annual salary range is $146,600-$149,900, commensurate with experience. Generous benefits, including full employer medical, dental, and vision coverage, and 401K.
LGBTQ, women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. Location is flexible, but we prefer this position to be based in Chicago. To apply, please submit your application and cover letter at this link. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis as qualified candidates apply.
This position is a confidential position that is not part of the bargaining unit of the ACRE Workers Union.
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We are seeking an experienced attorney to fill the General Counsel position. The General Counsel ensures compliance and develops risk mitigation strategies that power our advocacy, campaigns, partnerships, and fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit law, a passion for social justice, and a commitment to racial and economic equity.
Location Remote
Type Exempt- confidential
This position reports to the Managing Director. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Risk Management and Compliance
Advise senior management and others within the organization on 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) compliance, tax, intellectual property, corporate governance, benefits, litigation, and employment law issues
Ensure organizational compliance with contracts and applicable law and regulation
Monitor and advise on legislative developments related to nonprofit organizations
Review and/or prepare for filing various financial reporting documents, such as the Form 990 and state registration forms, and filings relating to lobbying compliance
Contracting Oversight: Draft, review, revise, negotiate, and/or execute contracts, such as grant, funding, and program agreements; fiscal sponsorship agreements, agreements relating to data sharing; and vendor and consultant agreements; and advise senior management on related issues
Lead enterprise risk assessment and mitigation strategies across programs, advocacy campaigns, fundraising, and digital platforms
Lead legal review of campaign and other materials
Prepare and deliver actionable Board materials related to legal risk, compliance, and strategic opportunities
Strategic Legal Counsel
Assess our legal needs, including needs for outside counsel, and serve as primary liaison with outside counsel
Advise Senior Leadership Team on risk management practice, liability, and insurance matters, liaising with external brokers to determine appropriate insurance liability products
Advise senior leadership on crisis response, brand/reputation management, and issue advocacy exposure
Participate in strategic planning and response, both in the broad sense and on day-to-day matters
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Strong leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Juris Doctorate degree and 3 - 5 years' proven experience in nonprofit contracts administration, risk management, or compliance officer roles
Current member in good standing with a state bar, with preference to members of Illinois state bar.
Experience in nonprofit governance, including c4 organizations
Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail
Strong understanding of general nonprofit law and tax regulations pertaining to tax-exempt organizations and a working knowledge of contracts, trademarks and copyrights, employment law, and nonprofit compliance.
Strong understanding of defamation laws and proven ability to perform legal review of public facing documents and social media.
Experience researching and effectively communicating corporate and legal matters to a lay audience required.
COMPENSATION Annual salary range is $146,600-$149,900, commensurate with experience. Generous benefits, including full employer medical, dental, and vision coverage, and 401K.
LGBTQ, women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. Location is flexible, but we prefer this position to be based in Chicago. To apply, please submit your application and cover letter at this link. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis as qualified candidates apply.
This position is a confidential position that is not part of the bargaining unit of the ACRE Workers Union.
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