Senior Counsel
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Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Req #560

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will serve as the primary in-house counsel in a low-drama and collegial office at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the 501(c)(3) affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice regarding the laws applicable to tax-exempt organizations.
• Advise Foundation leadership and staff on new program developments, grant proposals and agreements, fundraising, and sponsorships.
• Help program staff strategically plan programs and agreements to ensure compliance with all applicable domestic and international laws.
• Counsel on corporate governance and organization policies.
• Advise on qualified sponsorships, UBTI, charitable activities, educational activities, grantmaking, Form 990 reporting, structuring and managing relationships with affiliated entities, lobbying activities, and other tax matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements.
• Function as an integral part of a friendly, collaborative in-house legal team.
• Work closely with other operational departments such as Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Qualifications:

• Experienced exempt organizations attorney with 5+ years' legal experience working with tax-exempt organizations.
• Juris Doctor degree with strong academic performance during law school.
• Strong business sense and client focus.
• Demonstrated managerial aptitude and excellent client relations.
• Ability to oversee the work of outside counsel.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple matters for multiple clients and set and adjust priorities.
• Sound judgment.
• Able to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous in-house legal experience a plus.
• Membership in good standing in, or eligibility to waive into, the District of Columbia Bar a plus.

The salary range for this position is $151,900.00 to $184,000.00, with the possibility of additional compensation through a discretionary bonus. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.