National Headquarters | 11480 Commerce Park | Reston, VA 20191
Opening:
Immediate
Salary will be based on experience and previous salary history.
Mission
Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.
Reports To
YAF’s president
Job Summary
Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is the leading young conservative organization, introducing high school and college students to the Conservative Movement. As the principal outreach organization of the Conservative Movement, YAF leverages its robust campus lecture program and essential conferences to inspire thousands of students annually with the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. YAF also preserves and protects Ronald Reagan’s ranch home, Rancho del Cielo, in Santa Barbara, California, and the Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon, Illinois.
The General Counsel will oversee YAF’s legal efforts under the direction of YAF’s president.
This is an in-office position based at YAF’s national headquarters in Reston, Virginia
The General Counsel will oversee and advise on all legal issues for YAF and be responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, governance, tax, and other requirements.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
Overseeing the research, development, and execution of an overarching litigation strategy to advance YAF’s mission
Overseeing YAF’s legal team
Advising the YAF president, executive team, and Board of Directors on various matters, such as legal rights and new and existing laws
Identifying and evaluating emerging legal issues as they relate to the YAF and offering legal expertise on the best ways to advance YAF’s interests
Overseeing YAF’s legal efforts to protect student rights, including public record requests and free speech litigation
Examining and creating draft agreements, such as employer and vendor agreements
Maintaining knowledge of YAF’s operations and legal documents and preserving corporate records
Managing YAF’s legal matters and engaging and liaising with outside counsel as necessary
Coordinating with allied attorney organizations on case partnerships and opportunities
Preparing and presenting effective oral and written reports
Ensuring compliance with all professional and ethical standards and requirements for staff
Preparing and editing materials to guide YAF staff on legal issues, including employee manuals, contracts, employment agreements, and employee relations policies as needed
Assist YAF’s development and planned giving teams with the collection of planned gifts and other donations as necessary
This job description is representative of the expectations of the position described. Additional duties, reporting relationships, and/or position criteria may be assigned. YAF reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Must have an active bar license
5+ years of full-time work experience in the practice of law
Knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations
Experience in compliance and corporate governance
High degree of professional ethics, discretion, and integrity
Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and propose effective solutions
Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information
Strong commitment to the principles of the Conservative Movement, including traditional values, free enterprise, limited government, and a strong national defense
Proficient understanding of organizational sensitivities and confidentiality
Familiarity with employment law in California, Illinois, and Virginia – a plus
Understanding of and appreciation for the role of planned giving in non-profit fundraising
Knowledge/Skills/Characteristics:
Committed to and enthusiastic about Young America’s Foundation’s mission and programs
Willingness to be creative and explore legal opportunities to advance YAF’s mission while also protecting YAF’s interests
Strong legal research and writing skills
Commitment to life-long learning and continuing education in the legal field as it pertains to non-profit organizations
Willingness to travel (approximate travel: 10%)
Detail-oriented and organized
Ability to work as a collaborative, constructive team member
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
Cover letter including:
An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to YAF’s mission and how you came to those beliefs
Salary requirements
Resume
A list of 3-5 professional references (Incomplete applications, i.e., those suggesting references upon request, will not be considered.
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:
Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, Executive Director of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.