Associate General Counsel, Advocacy and Political Law

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of PPFA, Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4).

The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

PPFA and Action Fund seek an Associate General Counsel, Advocacy and Political Law. This job reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). OGC is the internal legal department of the Planned Parenthood National Office providing legal advice and related services in areas including legal compliance, risk management, litigation, and all aspects of business law.

• The Associate General Counsel helps ensure that the National Office complies with a variety of applicable laws and regulations governing exempt organizations (including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 organizations) by efficiently and effectively providing counsel and service to internal clients in a rapidly changing environment.
• These include federal and state/local laws governing exempt organizations, including tax, campaign finance, lobbying, fundraising, and corporate governance laws.
• This position serves as one of the principal attorneys for several internal client teams, including External Affairs, Finance, and Development.

• The Associate General Counsel will also work closely with a range of clients and colleagues from across the National Office, including senior leadership, subject matter specialists, supervising attorneys, and governance experts within the Office of General Counsel.
• They will actively build collaborative partnerships that will enable the National Office to be effective, comply with relevant laws and regulations, and mitigate risk.
• In addition, the Associate General Counsel will work regularly with outside counsel and other external parties on a variety of exempt organization tax compliance, fundraising, lobbying, and campaign finance issues.

Detail-oriented, ongoing duties and responsibilities will include:

• Providing subject matter expertise and advising National Office staff on legal and regulatory requirements, including federal and state tax-exempt status, governance, charitable solicitation laws, and advocacy and political work for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 organizations.
• Ensure that the National Office conducts its business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for exempt organizations, including tax, campaign finance laws, lobbying disclosure requirements, gift and ethics rules, and fundraising.
• Educating and training National Office staff and senior leadership regarding legal risks…