Assistant General Counsel (Washington) Job at Humane Society of the United States, Washington DC

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  • Humane Society of the United States
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM

The general range for this full-time position is $91,500 137,300. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.

Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel. In this role, you will support the Deputy General Counsel in providing legal advice on a wide variety of issues to Humane World for Animals. In addition, alongside other attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel, provide legal advice to Humane World for Animals, particularly regarding matters, transactions, and arrangements with an international (outside continental US) aspect. In particular, knowledge of employment and labor law is critical to this position as it supports the Humane Resources team.

Responsibilities

  • Counsel and advise Humane World for Animals on a wide variety of legal issues that apply to US 501(c)(3) and other taxexempt organizations, and nonprofit or charitable organizations incorporated and operating in foreign jurisdictions with minimal supervision from senior lawyers. Provide legal and strategic advice through routine interaction with management, and other employees.
  • Maintain template infrastructure for agreements. Draft, review, negotiate and support implementation of wide variety of legal instruments including contracts, licenses, assignments, releases, waivers, memoranda, litigation materials and corporate documents.
  • Assist in providing corporate governance support to Humane World for Animals.
  • Assist in developing, implementing and managing compliance and risk management strategies, including policies, procedures and trainings.
  • Stay up to date on developments in relevant legal areas.
  • Perform other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Juris doctorate from an accredited law school required.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law with an established law firm, corporation or government agency required. Preference for experience working in an international environment.
  • Experience in labor and employment law and supporting a human resources team strongly preferred.
  • Current license in good standing to practice law in the United States.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and supporting implementation of wide variety of contracts and agreements.
  • Experience advising complex taxexempt, internationally focused organizations preferred.
  • Superb analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to provide accurate and timely advice in an accessible manner and tailored to the organizations needs.
  • Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations and resolve problems creatively, effectively, and proactively.
  • Ability to learn quickly and gain credibility through use of good judgment, high integrity, and collegial attitude.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, as part of a team, and with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to handle information of a confidential nature and ensure that such information is secure and maintained in an appropriate manner.
  • Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior with a diverse range of people.

This position is in the DC Metro Area- Remote Eligible

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE

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