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We combine evidence-based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard the 4.4 million miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nation’s clean drinking water, extraordinary wildlife, and the strength of our communities. For more than 50 years, our staff, supporters, and partners have been driven by a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers.\nThe beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities - including within our organization. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that different people bring to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.\nJOB SUMMARY\nThe General Counsel leads the organization’s legal function and heads up the legal team to provide legal services to American Rivers across a broad range of matters, including transactional and procurement agreements, employment law, nonprofit corporate governance and tax compliance, federal and state government funding compliance, intellectual property, lobbying disclosure compliance, corporate sponsorship, and charitable solicitation regulation. Serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the General Counsel directs and manages all aspects of legal services for a national nonprofit organization and affiliated organizations that include a 501 (c)(4) and connected PAC in a period of growth and evolving organizational needs.\nThe General Counsel also advises the People and Culture Department on employment-related policies, employee benefits, insurance, and personnel matters. In addition, the General Counsel serves as a legal advisor to and partner with the executive team, staffs the Board Litigation Committee, and serves as the Board Assistant Secretary. The position oversees a legal department of four and two to four summer law clerks and reports to the Senior Vice President for Business Strategy & Operations.\nPRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:\nTransactional and Compliance\nDraft and review contracts and other legal agreements, including master agreements, subgrants, corporate arrangements, memoranda of understanding, and leases, and advise staff on related compliance matters.\nDevelop, maintain, and oversee contracts tracking and approval process; monitor and report on metrics; and recommend improvements to procurement policies and procedures as needed.\nPartner with program staff on the development and execution of RFPs and RFQs, and identify, manage, and escalate the legal issues arising for projects contracting, permitting, procurement, insurance, compliance, claims, and dispute resolution.\nCorporate Governance and Tax Compliance\nWith the CEO, review and revise bylaws and other corporate documents, support sound corporate governance practices, and help maintain American Rivers’ good standing with federal and state regulators.\nAdvise staff to ensure compliance with IRS guidelines related to lobbying activities by nonprofit organizations.\nAdvise staff on state regulations applicable to charitable solicitation and assist with charitable watchdog reports as needed.\nAdvise staff on 501(c)(4) organizational compliance and program.\nRisk Management\nDevelop and implement a proactive risk management framework, identify and escalate emerging legal, operational, and compliance risks to leadership, and recommend practical mitigation strategies.\nLead efforts to reduce liability risk by developing and reviewing internal policies and procedures.\nAddress personnel issues in ways that minimize risk and reduce the likelihood of litigation.\nIf in aggregate beneficial to American Rivers, recommend transferring risk contractually to protect the organization from undue legal exposure.\nOversee the organization’s insurance program, including applications, renewals, coverage questions, risk escalation, and integration of insurance requirements into contracts.\nPeople and Culture\nAdvise and manage employment matters in close partnership with the People and Culture leader, including high-priority personnel issues.\nSupport People and Culture in ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws.\nEstablish systems and processes with People and Culture to support best practices in performance management.\nDevelop and communicate policies and procedures related to standards of legal and ethical conduct.\nAdvise on the internship programs for other departments throughout the organization.\nManage the annual conflict-of-interest acknowledgment for staff and board directors, as well as the disclosure process.\nLead recruitment, interviewing, and supervision for the legal department's summer internship program (including legal clerkships) and externships, maintaining and strengthening a rigorous program that develops emerging attorneys while benefiting the organization.\nExecutive and Board Relations (for both American Rivers and American Rivers Action Fund)\nAdvise the Board of Directors, President & CEO, and senior management on corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, and other issues affecting operations.\nParticipate as a member of key leadership teams, contributing to management and strategic planning and providing legal advice as needed.\nAdvise the Executive Office Manager and Board Liaison as needed in governance-related areas.\nServe as Assistant Secretary to maintain the adequacy of corporate minutes and records.\nStaff the Board Litigation Committee to support review and oversight of organizational litigation and serve as a liaison between the Board and staff.\nAdvise and participate in board meetings.\nCounsel\nAdvise staff in headquarters and field offices on organizational legal issues, litigation matters, and other matters across a range of legal practice areas.\nAs prioritized and requested by management, provide legal advice on trademark and copyright matters, secure and defend national trademarks, copyrights, and branding assets, coordinating with pro bono counsel as necessary.\nIdentify and prepare all-staff training on legal issues relevant to the organization.\nOversee outside counsel strategy and engagement, including matter scoping, budget management, performance oversight, and coordination to ensure timely, practical, and cost-effective legal support. \nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nJ.D. and at least 15 years of successful legal practice experience.\nBar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.\nPrior experience as a senior attorney, preferably including General Counsel experience, with a broad legal portfolio and staff management responsibilities.\nCollaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with multiple internal departments, external parties, and members of the Board.\nExperience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of transactional agreements.\nKnowledge of labor and employment law.\nKnowledge of the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance.\nKnowledge of intellectual property and charitable solicitation laws.\nExperience overseeing key elements of organizational risk assessment and management.\nExperience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources.\nWorking knowledge of federal tax and election laws as they apply to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and Section 527 organizations in general and public-interest law firms in particular.\nExperience overseeing a corporate insurance program, or knowledge of insurance law.\nAbility to travel to board meetings and other convenings as required.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nKnowledge of non-profit corporate law, specifically in the conservation sector.\nExperience with large construction projects and related\nExperience working on matters of corporate\nExperience in analyzing and addressing legal ethics\nKnowledge of federal, state, and local lobbying\nNon-profit experience required, although it can be through pro bono\nFamiliarity with or willingness to learn our suite of tools, including Slack, Zoom, Box, Monday.com, Intacct, and the Microsoft Suite or similar tools.\nKnowledge of or interest in environmental law and policy matters.\nCandidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferable skills and experience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.\nLOCATION\nHybrid or Remote with a willingness to work ET hours when necessary.\nCOMPENSATION\nAmerican Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The salary range for this position is $181,000-$250,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our full-time, regular employees, including:\n Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance.\nFinancial Security: After one year of service, American Rivers begins contributing a 3% employer contribution. There is no vesting schedule for employer contributions as employees are 100% vested upon participation.\nTime Off: Four weeks of paid leave, eleven paid holidays, three floating holidays, and sick leave.\nAt American Rivers, we are committed to supporting our employee’s well-being, professional growth, and financial security, ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.\n\nCOMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY\nAt American Rivers, our core values drive everything we do - we Lead with Collaboration and Trust, Infuse Equity and Justice, Deliver Results, and Ensure Staff and Volunteers Thrive. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.\nOur culture prioritizes work-life thriving through Focus Fridays (no internal meetings), professional development opportunities, a home office stipend, and our comprehensive leave policies, including sabbatical leave (every seven years) and paid parental leave (six weeks w/ one year of service).\nWe also ensure leadership stays connected to staff needs through an internal advisory group, fostering open communication and continuous improvement.\nAt American Rivers, our people are our strength, and we are dedicated to building a thriving, inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and contribute to our mission.\nAmerican Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternative format or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at 202-243-7040 or . Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.\n\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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