Associate General Counsel, Nonprofit Compliance

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JobgetherNonprofit Legal
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary159,200 - 238,800 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
8+ years of legal experience advising nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, including at least 3 years supervising or leading compliance teams
Required Skills
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Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • Active California law license or registered in-house counsel qualification.
  • 8+ years of legal experience advising nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.
  • 3+ years supervising or leading compliance teams and full-time staff.
  • Deep expertise in laws and regulations governing 501(c)(3) public charities.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state lobbying regulations, campaign finance rules, and advocacy requirements.
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing nonprofit compliance programs.
  • Strong understanding of nonprofit tax issues, including private benefit, inurement, expenditure responsibility, and UBIT.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and build effective compliance functions.
  • Experience advising on conflicts of interest, OFAC requirements, and anti-bribery regulations.
  • Excellent judgment when handling confidential and high-impact legal matters.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and advance compliance programs related to nonprofit, charitable, tax-exempt, and corporate legal requirements.
  • Manage the internal assessment and audit function, including establishing priorities and planning reviews.
  • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and systems that support effective compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Oversee federal and state registration, reporting, charitable fundraising, lobbying disclosures, and campaign finance compliance.
  • Provide legal guidance on nonprofit tax matters, including charitable activities, private benefit, and UBIT.
  • Advise on lobbying regulations, advocacy activities, political restrictions, and election-related compliance.
  • Respond to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and requests from government agencies.
  • Drive the adoption of technology and automation solutions to improve compliance efficiency.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the legal compliance team.
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