Associate or Senior Associate Counsel Job New York City New York USA,Law/Legal

About THL

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high‑energy culture of teamwork and mission‑driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we've grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world.

At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL‑hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission‑aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

Your

Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced attorney to advise internal stakeholders on various legal risks and rights, to assume accountability for a number of legal practice areas within the organization, and to support the Legal department in ensuring THL's legal compliance as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in all aspects of its operations. As an Associate or Senior Associate Counsel, you play an integral role in identifying and minimizing risks to the organization in order to ensure its continued operation as an effective advocate for animals raised for food around the world.

We want you because you have a mission‑ and values‑centric approach to your work, and you are excited to advise and support The Humane League's aggressive corporate campaigns. You bring exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with careful attention to detail, and you are able to deftly manage multiple priorities with contending deadlines. This position reports directly to the General Counsel.

This is a full‑time, remote position based in the U.S. or in one of the following countries (Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, UK, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru). This position may require domestic and international travel, equivalent to 1 or more trips per year.

Essential Functions

Serving as the primary lead on review of strategies, tactics, and communications materials related to public awareness and advocacy campaigns, as requested;
Supporting and reviewing contracts related to the planning of fundraising and community building events

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate, draft, and review contracts under the supervision of the General Counsel.

Advise on legal issues related to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) tax status and compliance.

Conduct in‑depth legal research and prepare memoranda on various legal issues, including, but not limited to, tax‑exempt, tort, and tax law, as requested.

Serve as the Legal department's liaison to the IT team, supporting the development and drafting of various policies, including policies on AI use. Lead assessments and evaluations of the legal risks associated with third‑party and proprietary software tools, platforms, and services.

Manage the organization's intellectual property portfolio.

Collaborate with the Operations department to manage and support charitable and corporate registrations as needed.

Assist with organizational compliance, governance, employment, human resources, and development issues, and other legal matters the organization encounters, as requested by the General Counsel.

Assist on an as‑needed basis with litigation.

Support in evaluating and streamlining internal legal processes and workflows to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Serve as a business partner to the organization, particularly with regard to programs, communications, and fundraising events.

Support the management of relationships with external vendors and service providers who work with the Legal department, ensuring that contracts are negotiated effectively and services are delivered in line with organizational requirements.

Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to junior legal staff, fostering their professional development within the Legal department.

In addition to the above essential job…


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