Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance

Overview

A mission-driven multimedia organization is seeking an attorney to join their legal team to represent nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations in complex governance and regulatory matters. This role involves helping the organization embrace business opportunities while managing risk and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of nonprofit tax laws, experience advising on regulatory compliance, and a strong background in counseling publicly supported charities on corporate governance, sponsorships, and fundraising.

The position reports to the Associate General Counsel leading the Governance & Regulatory team and works closely with senior staff supporting the Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees, as well as operational leads in Finance and Development.

Application Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026

Application Instructions: Applicants should include in their cover letter a specific example of advising a tax-exempt or complex membership organization on a high-stakes corporate governance or regulatory compliance issue.

Responsibilities

• Provide key legal advice on federal and state nonprofit law and compliance.
• Monitor IRS regulations and offer timely, accurate legal counsel on their implications for business transactions.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex agreements including transactional contracts, grant agreements, and donor gift agreements.
• Represent the organization in probate matters and trust/fiduciary litigation.
• Review broadcast and corporate sponsorship opportunities for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCC, FTC, IRS, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Support corporate governance for the Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft clear, concise internal memoranda.
• Supervise outside counsel on corporate governance and specialized tax law matters.

Note: This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing in the District of Columbia, or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar.
• At least 5 years of professional experience representing nonprofit, tax-exempt, or complex membership organizations in corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Fluency in state and federal tax laws, including regulations governing private foundations and 501(c)(4) organizations.
• Experience practicing before or working with the IRS, including drafting administrative pleadings, audits, agency comments, rulemaking, and executing IRS Forms 990 and 1023.
• Working knowledge of FCC, FTC, and/or FEC regulatory environments and best practices related to communications.
• Demonstrated experience with planned giving, estate administration, and fiduciary litigation involving annuities, donor-advised funds, and charitable trusts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience practicing within the IRS Office of Chief Counsel (TE/GE).
• Direct experience drafting and administering complex trusts and estates with charitable beneficiaries.
• Experience advising multi-tiered, federated membership associations or national public media entities.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a J.D. from an accredited law school are required.

Work Location & Requirements

• This is a hybrid-permitted role requiring some duties to be performed at the organization's Washington, D.C. facility.
• The employee must be in the office at least 10 days per year.
• Residency in the D.C. Metropolitan Area is required.

Job Type

• Full-time, exempt position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000 USD annually, plus benefits.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life/accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, voluntary retirement savings, paid time off, and health and wellness programs.
• Eligibility for benefits applies to regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Additional Information

Applicants requiring assistance with the application process due to disability are encouraged to reach out through appropriate channels provided by the organization.