ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel · 10 hours ago
General Counsel
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expDemocracy Fund is a foundation working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. They are seeking a General Counsel to lead legal affairs and strategy for the Foundation and its partner organization, Democracy Fund Voice.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Lead legal affairs and strategy for the Foundation and its partner 501(c)(4), Democracy Fund Voice
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Leadership Team and program teams
Be a member of the Executive Team
Apply pragmatic risk tolerance to enable bold, compliant impact in a complex external environment
Serve as Secretary to the Boards of both Democracy Fund and Democracy Fund Voice
Play a critical part in enterprise risk management, crisis response, and cross‑functional decision‑making across Legal, People/HR, Operations, Programs, and External Affairs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of legal experience in philanthropic organizations and/or tax-exempt experience across 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities and multi-entity structures
Seasoned in-house judgment and practical exposure to government inquiries, congressional investigations, and litigation preparedness
Ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Leadership Team and program teams
Experience in enterprise risk management, crisis response, and cross-functional decision-making across Legal, People/HR, Operations, Programs, and External Affairs
Preferred
Experience with private foundations, government service, or large mission-driven nonprofits
Local candidates based in the D.C. Metro area
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Paid time off, which includes paid family and medical leave
Workplace flexibility
Company
ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel
As the leading in-house counsel association in San Diego, ACC San Diego promotes the interests of in-house counsel across the region through the sharing of information, education, networking, and advocacy, while demonstrating innovation and leadership for the benefit of the profession.
Founded in 1992San Diego, California, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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