Position: General Counsel
Job Location: Remote
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Position Classification: Not Union Eligible
Compensation: $125,000 - $175,000 or commensurate with experience
Travel Percentage: 5-10 %
Reports to: Executive Director
About For Our Future
Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future run large scale, progressive field programs across national battleground states. We were founded by several of the largest Unions in the country and our vision is to expand the progressive infrastructure in key battleground states, advance a pro-worker, economic prosperity agenda, and elect pro-worker progressive candidates. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people s lives.
Position Classification
For Our Future recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 2304, a labor union. This position is NOT included in the For Our Future bargaining unit.
Job Summary
For Our Future Action Fund seeks an experienced attorney to serve as its General Counsel, who will be the point of contact for all legal matters as well as the main liaison with outside legal and compliance firms. This senior staff position is best suited for an attorney with a background in multi-state electoral and issue advocacy campaigns, including federal and state campaign finance compliance. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience working with super PACs, 501(c)(4) organizations, and 501(c)(3) organizations.
Essential FunctionsWork Environment
This position is based in our Washington, DC headquarters, which is currently remote and will have a remote option until further notice. Employees will therefore work and interact primarily in a virtual environment. Employees may be required to periodically travel to and/or work out of office locations in Washington, DC or at state offices.
Health and Safety
For Our Future Action Fund ("FOF") is fully committed to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines and once eligible, to get COVID-19 boosters; however, this is not a requirement for employment at FOF.All employees are required to adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures, when appropriate as implemented by the organization. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation form by emailing Human Resources at ...@forourfuturefund.org
Be advised that health and safety policies and procedures around COVID-19 may change in the future to stay in compliance with public health guidance and applicable laws.
EEO Statement
For Our Future is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender dysphoria, marital or familial status,partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), creed, caste, national origin, citizenship and immigration status, consumer credit history, physical or mental disability, personal/outward appearance (including, but not limited to, hairstyle), family responsibilities, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), ancestry, matriculation, political affiliation, matriculation, status as a victim of domestic violence, or sexual offenses or stalking, arrest record, conviction record, military or uniformed service member status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic, trait or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or ordinances. Equalopportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.
We are also committed to the full inclusion of every qualified individual. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact ...@forourfuturefund.org.
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