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| Company: | PEW, DC | ||
| Job Title: | Officer, Legal Affairs and Counsel (Spanish Required) $134,000 - $149,800 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Commercial [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 79061 | ||
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| A client-oriented and highly skilled attorney is sought for the role of Officer, Legal Affairs and Counsel. This position primarily supports international programmatic activities, addressing a broad range of legal matters. Responsibilities include advising on issues such as contracting, intellectual property, data sharing, lobbying and ethics compliance, foreign corrupt practices, sanctions, and defamation. Additional duties involve drafting and reviewing agreements, conducting legal research and analysis related to international charitable activities and donor requirements, collaborating with outside counsel as needed, supporting complex nonprofit transactions and partnerships, and serving as a liaison between the Legal Affairs department and internal staff. Officer, Legal Affairs and Counsel (Spanish required) Location: Washington, DC Job Type: Full time Salary range: $134,000 USD - $149,800 Responsibilities: Assist internal clients in strategically planning projects, agreements, communications and ongoing programmatic work to assure compliance with all applicable domestic and international laws. Provide risk-calibrated, legally informed business advice in support of Pew’s existing, expanding and new lines of domestic and international work, including partnerships with domestic and international organizations. Advise on relevant developments in key areas of non-profit legal compliance, such as advocacy/lobbying, government ethics, prohibited campaign intervention, foreign corrupt practices, sanctions, anti-trust, defamation, and grants and contracts, among others. Conduct trainings of staff on topics as assigned. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements in connection with Pew's work. Identify, assess and communicate legal and business risks, including reputational risks, to decision makers. Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to inform departmental and organizational objectives and outcomes. Manage outside counsel as necessary for project and localized/specialized legal advice. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: J.D., licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, or eligible for such admission promptly upon hiring. Generally, requires eight years of relevant experience, with a minimum of five years of legal experience. Experience advising nonprofits, multi-lateral institutions or other organizations operating internationally, preferably with multiple country offices. Experience advising on compliance with international laws and regulations, including lobbying and government ethics. Strong client service skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively, collaboratively, and effectively; to identify underlying issues, patterns and trends in complex situations; and to apply relevant expertise and experience to solving diverse legal questions. Exemplary communications skills, including the ability to summarize issues and address them in a clear, concise and easily understood manner. Experience in developing and conducting trainings and educational resources. The successful candidate must be confident, yet collegial, with strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop productive, trusting relationships at all levels. Proficiency in Spanish is required, with proficiency in additional foreign languages (French and Portuguese) preferred. Travel: limited travel required for conferences, meetings, and visits to other office locations. Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without the need of a visa sponsorship. Salary Range: $134,000 USD - $149,800 USD The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew’s commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need. PEW Officer, Legal Affairs and Counsel (Spanish Required) $134,000 - $149,800 (Hybrid) 79061 |
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| Company: | PEW | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | Unspecified | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Washington, DC USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 20001 | ||
| Post Date: | 10/06/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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