Legal Counsel, Ethics

Join to apply for the Legal Counsel, Ethics role at Campaign Legal CenterCampaign Legal Center provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Campaign Legal Center. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$107,759.00/yr - $145,793.00/yrPosition summaryCentral to the mission of Campaign Legal Center ("CLC") is the protection of the right to a government free from both the reality and appearance of improper influence and corruption. To this end, CLC engages with federal, state, and local governments to expose unethical conduct. CLC works to ensure vigorous and fair enforcement of ethics laws, regulations, and policies, with the aim of holding candidates and officeholders accountable for compliance with these legal authorities.Reporting to the Ethics Director, the Legal Counsel works on both proactive and responsive actions consistent with mission of CLC’s ethics program, including conducting legal and factual research, ethics investigations, drafting complaints, rulemaking petitions, letters, testimony and other public documents, as well as working with outside groups to advance our mission. The Legal Counsel will advise on the application of various ethics laws and rules, including the Ethics in Government Act, 18 U.S.C. §208, the Lobbying Disclosure Act, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, congressional ethics rules, and the Code of Conduct for Justices of the Supreme Court.The Legal Counsel’s duties will include bringing legal actions before the Office of Government Ethics, the Office of Special Counsel, the U.S. Senate Committee on Ethics, the U.S. House Committee on Ethics, the Office of Congressional Conduct, the Judicial Conference, the Department of Justice, and state and local ethics commissions.ResponsibilitiesResearch and draft documents that explore ethics issues and explain how applicable legal authorities prohibit conflicts of interest and improper influencing of government decisions. Writing assignments may include complaints, white papers, reports, requests for information, blogs and other public documents.Conduct factual research to build a record and identify compliance issues regarding government ethics.Monitor and report on the activities of governmental ethics agencies and committees to ensure they are actively and appropriately enforcing ethics laws.Advise, assist, draft and comment on proposed ethics legislation and regulations. This may include drafting petitions for rulemaking and commenting on proposed regulations, and drafting and presenting testimony at administrative and legislative hearings.Promote effectiveness and transparency of ethics programs by ensuring that ethics information is publicly available.Monitor and review public ethics filings of elected and appointed officeholders, as well as candidates for those positions, to identify and disclose potential conflicts of interest.Research, draft and file letters and complaints regarding violations of the ethics laws, where appropriate.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsTwo to four years of legal experienceActive member of the bar in good standingExceptional writing and analytical skills and ability to write both legal documents and material for a general audienceExperience conducting factual investigations or researchCommitment to nonpartisan government reformExceptional interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a teamEqual Employment Opportunity StatementCampaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.Compensation and BenefitsCampaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.Our benefits include:Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiumsA 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualifyOffice closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.Flexible Spending and Dependent Care AccountsA $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursementA $300 annual technology allowanceNew family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcareAn Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work.Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsNote: This description originally contained several references to other postings and non-essential content which have been omitted to improve clarity and focus on the Legal Counsel, Ethics role. #J-18808-Ljbffr