General Counsel

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The General Counsel of Amnesty International USA (AlUSA) reports to the Chief Operating Officer and serves as the legal counsel to the organization's leadership. The General Counsel is an expert on employment law and laws affecting non-profit advocacy organizations and will partner with Amnesty's senior leadership to develop a strong legal framework in support of our organizational effectiveness, innovation, compliance and risk mitigation.

The General Counsel proactively supports the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in relationships and collaboration with the global organization, Amnesty International (Al), and external partners.

The General Counsel also advises organizational leadership on governance issues, handles all staff union concerns, and manages other projects as assigned. This position handles confidential and sensitive matters and is not covered under the collective bargaining agreement.

• J.D. from a U.S. accredited law school and applicable state license is required with 10 years of legal experience;
  Bar membership should be in good standing
• Experience in interpreting legal implications of executive orders, presidential memorandums, congressional investigations directed at non-profit organizations at the federal level and/or their equivalents at the state level a plus
• Experience in working with outside legal counsel on managing risks a plus
• Experience in providing legal counsel and leadership to non-profit advocacy organizations; experience in human rights or international organizations a plus
• Expert-level proficiency in federal and local employment and labor law required
• Proficient in legal research and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice on complex matters
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals