Assistant General Counsel

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

. Provide legal and organizational support to departments in the National Office .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating business agreements while providing sound legal counsel and advice to executive leadership. Possesses strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Bar Admission in New York or Washington, DCLegal Experience in Commercial TransactionsContract Law ExpertiseExcellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting ContractsReviewing AgreementsNegotiating Business AgreementsLegal ResearchProblem-SolvingContract AdministrationGrant Agreement ReviewKnowledge of Federal Tax-Exemption LawKnowledge of State Nonprofit Corporation LawsFamiliarity with ABA Manual of Style

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship ManagementAgilityAdaptabilityExcellent Judgment

Industry Keywords

Legal SupportComplianceOrganizational PoliciesStakeholder EngagementTransactional MattersLitigationPractice ManagementExecutive Leadership CollaborationRisk AnalysisFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and organizational support to departments in the National Office
Draft and review contracts, agreements, grants, sponsorships, commercial co-ventures, intellectual property licenses, and related legal documents
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate business agreements
Create and update contract templates
Coordinate with Finance Procurement to provide legal assistance on contract administration
Work with internal legal staff and outside counsel to support safe business operations
Implement Office of the General Counsel initiatives, including educating and enforcing compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and industry standards
Interact with organizational clients, stakeholders, and business partners
Provide legal advice and services while adapting to changing demands and shifting priorities
Handle other transactional, litigation, practice-management, and legal-affairs matters as assigned
Engage executive leadership, staff, and stakeholders across National Office levels to build collaborative partnerships
Report to the Chief Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school
Bar admission: eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC
At least four years of legal experience, including substantial counseling, drafting, and negotiation in commercial transactions and related practice areas
Knowledge of corporate transaction and contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating business agreements
Familiarity with, and stylistic affinity for, the ABA Manual of Style for Contract Drafting strongly preferred
Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide sound business advice and first-rate legal counsel to executive team members and senior leaders
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills with diverse stakeholders
Ability to develop collaborative relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients
Agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice
Excellent judgment and experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations
Ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, innovative, and changing environment
Sound command of contract law
Experience reviewing and drafting grant agreements preferred
General knowledge of federal tax-exemption law and state nonprofit corporation laws
Ability to work independently and prioritize without direction
Commitment to exceptional work products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translating complicated legal concepts into accessible language

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, non-union position
0–10% domestic travel
Workplace culture fostering belonging and learning throughout the employee lifecycle
Recognition of individual contributions
Equal employment opportunity and commitment to a non-discriminatory, diverse, and inclusive work environment