Principal Officer, Legal Affairs and Senior Counsel

Overview

The Principal Officer and Senior Counsel will serve as a subject-matter expert and strategic partner responsible for advising on legal issues that arise from Pew’s work as a global impact philanthropy and section 501(c)(3) public charity (such as those related to fundraising, charitable giving, grantmaking, and tax), and on the legal and governance structures of complex gifts, grants, collaborations, and transactions.

The Principal Officer delivers risk-informed legal counsel and legally informed business counsel to Pew’s Partnerships department and serves as a liaison to Pew’s grantmaking programs. In addition to advising cross-functional teams on appropriate structures for complex transactions and impact partnerships, the Principal Officer is part of a team of senior attorneys that is trusted to support and lead the negotiate on and execution of these partnerships and transactions on behalf of Pew.

Experience

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of in-house and law firm experience with an expertise in tax law and compliance, and significant experience advising 501(c)(3) organizations.

Location/Relocation

Washington, D.C. Pew requires Tuesday and Wednesday in office presence. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Compensation

Base of $180,,000, commensurate with experience. The package includes excellent benefits, including a generous retirement match.

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