General Counsel
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
About the Organization
Unite America is a non-partisan, philanthropic venture fund composed of several legal entities, including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC structures. Founded in 2014 and operating in its current form since 2019, the organization invests in candidates, campaigns, and groups to advance nonpartisan election reforms. The mission is to foster a more representative and functional government capable of solving America's most pressing challenges.
Since 2019, Unite America has mobilized tens of millions of dollars from philanthropists to support reform campaigns across the country. Recent victories include a major anti-gerrymandering campaign in Virginia, the implementation of a first-of-its-kind top-four open all-candidate primary system in Alaska, and a ballot initiative in Nevada to adopt similar reforms. The organization is poised to dramatically scale its impact in the coming years.
At Unite America, we are building an organization that reflects diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. We foster a culture of working across differences toward common goals, where everyone feels included, respected, and heard. Our values reinforce a commitment to diversifying our team, ensuring equitable opportunity, and modeling the leadership we seek to solve problems together.
About the Role
Unite America seeks a General Counsel to serve as the organization's legal strategist and compliance leader. This role safeguards the organization's legal integrity while enabling bold, mission-aligned action in pursuit of nonpartisan election reform. The General Counsel will operate within a complex, multi-entity structure, requiring expertise in IRS non-profit and political activity regulations, FEC regulations, and state-level campaign finance, lobbying, and charitable solicitation laws.
Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations, the General Counsel partners closely with Finance, Program, Fundraising, Communications, People & Culture, and Executive leadership. The position involves overseeing outside counsel relationships and building internal legal capacity, including hiring and supervising an Assistant General Counsel. The successful candidate will translate legal nuance into clear, practical guidance for political, programmatic, and operational leaders, embedding compliance considerations into planning, budgeting, and execution processes.
Location and Work Model
While Denver-based candidates are strongly preferred, exceptional remote candidates will be considered. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Unite America believes that there is strength in diversity and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive democracy in which leaders embrace problem-solving over fueling divisiveness.
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Frequently asked questions about General Counsel at Unite America
What does a General Counsel at Unite America do?expand_more
In this General Counsel at Unite America role, you will serve as legal advisor on federal and state campaign finance, lobbying, ballot access, and election law compliance; lead oversight of irs compliance across 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and pac entities; draft, review, and negotiate contracts, grant agreements, and vendor agreements; and identify and proactively mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
What are the requirements for this General Counsel role?expand_more
To qualify for the General Counsel at Unite America position, applicants should have: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; 5–10 years of legal practice experience; and Working knowledge of federal and state campaign finance, lobbying, nonprofit, and related regulatory frameworks.
Where is the General Counsel role at Unite America located?expand_more
General Counsel at Unite America is based in 1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States. This is a hybrid role.
Is this General Counsel job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Unite America has listed this General Counsel role as hybrid.