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WHO WE ARE The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world.  YOUR OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced attorney to advise and support the Legal Department and internal stakeholders on various legal risks and rights, to assume accountability for a number of legal practice areas within the organization, and to support the Legal Department in ensuring the organization’s legal compliance as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in all aspects of its operations. As the Staff Attorney, you play an integral role in identifying and minimizing risks to the organization to ensure its continued operation as an effective advocate to improve the lives of farm animals around the world.   We want you because you have a mission and values-centered approach to your life and your work.  You are ideal for this position because you have significant experience providing advice and counsel on a variety of legal matters, have stellar legal research skills, and are willing to offer creative solutions in nuanced situations. You possess exceptional analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills, exhibit careful attention to detail, and are able to deftly manage multiple priorities with contending deadlines. This position reports directly to the General Counsel. This is a full-time remote position. This position requires domestic travel, this is equivalent to approximately ( 2-3 ) trips per year.   We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Provide expert legal advice and support to internal stakeholders and teams within THL’s Programs Department, including Campaigns, Organizing, Fellowship, and Changemaker Circle volunteer program, to include: Review of strategies, tactics, and communications materials related to public awareness and advocacy campaigns; Support and review of contracts related to planning fundraising and community building events; and Legal compliance and best practices for robust volunteer and intern programs. Negotiate, draft, and review various contracts, policies, and internal and external communications. Conduct research and write memoranda on various legal issues, including labor and employment, tax-exempt, and international law. Assist on an as-needed basis with corporate compliance, labor and employment, human resources, intellectual property, development, and data privacy and security issues.  Assist on an as-needed basis with proactive litigation. Collaborate with and provide support to the Public Policy Director at the direction of the Assistant General Counsel. Support innovative programs and new initiatives to advance our mission. Serve as a business partner to the organization, particularly with regard to programs, communications, and fundraising events. Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel. REQUIRED SKILLS Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. License to practice law and member in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction. A desire to advise and support The Humane League’s aggressive corporate campaign work. Comprehension of defamation, First Amendment, intellectual property, and privacy law. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Careful attention to detail. Solid legal research and analysis skills. Must be able to manage multiple priorities, working both independently and as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate initiative, identify issues, and propose solutions independently. Comfort working remotely and in a rapidly growing organization. Dedication to The Humane League’s mission. Starting salary   $57,640   or salary to commensurate with experience. Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, optional pet insurance, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League! At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food. The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email People Operations (rhw@thehumaneleague.org) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Position Objective: To provide administrative assistance to the Legal and Corporate Affairs Department   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Maintain and prepare financial records and reports for the department, including by completing tasks connected to paying invoices, completing credit card reports, and submitting requests for reimbursement • Make travel arrangements for department staff • Assist with contract administration for PETA Foundation and its supported organizations, including by drafting contracts and amendments under the supervision of an attorney, routing contracts for signatures, updating and maintaining PETA Foundation’s contract database, and scheduling and updating contract expiration and review alerts • Schedule PETA Foundation and supported organizations’ board meetings, draft meeting agendas, minutes, and resolutions, and communicate with board members about board administration matters • Assist the Human Resources Department with administration of various legal compliance requirements, including by reconciling and submitting biweekly HSA deductions • Assist with collecting and logging PETA’s lobbying activity and expenses, and file related reports • Assist with collecting information for and completing insurance applications • Schedule, run, and take minutes during department meetings and events • Collect weekly reports from attorneys and support staff, and compile and distribute the same • Collect and compile department victories and submit related web and ticker requests • Open, scan, and distribute department mail at the Washington, DC office • Handle calls to and voicemail messages left for Washington, DC office • Handle other administrative tasks including, without limitation, print and binder production requests, requests to proof and finalize letters, and requests for administrative support from attorneys • Work primarily from PETA Foundation’s office in Washington, D.C. with the possibility of a future partial remote schedule • Maintain confidentiality at all times • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: • College degree or equivalent relevant professional experience • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office/365, including Word and Excel, and other software such as contract databases (ContractLogix preferred), document retention systems (Worldox preferred), electronic signature applications (DocuSign preferred), and video conferencing applications (Zoom and Teams preferred) • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Proven excellent research and analytical skills • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills • Proven organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work • Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times • Self-motivation and the proven ability to work independently and as part of a team • This position requires proof of the COVID-19 full vaccination • Commitment to the objectives of the organization

WHO WE ARE The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world.  YOUR OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced paralegal to support the Legal Department and the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in ensuring the organization’s legal compliance as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in all aspects of its operations. As the Paralegal, you will  play an integral role in ensuring the organization continues its operation as an effective advocate to improve the lives of farm animals around the world.   We want you because you have a mission and values-centered approach to your life and your work.  You are ideal for this position because you have experience providing support on a variety of legal matters, have stellar legal research skills, and are willing to offer creative solutions in nuanced situations.  You possess exceptional analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills, exhibit careful attention to detail, and are able to deftly manage multiple priorities with contending deadlines.  This position reports directly to the Assistant General Counsel. This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires domestic travel, this is equivalent to approximately 1-2 trips per year.  We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Implement and manage a comprehensive contract management system. Assist with the intake management of all contracts and conduct correspondence with all stakeholders regarding the status of contract requests. Manage busy contract queue and prioritize urgent requests as necessary. Conduct initial review of contracts. Draft contracts. Maintain a library of form documents, contract clauses, templates, and historical documents, and add or revise material as needed. Manage contract lifecycles from providing forms through contract execution and maintenance. Draft and review policies, and internal and external communications. Assist with management of intellectual property issues, including drafting and reviewing licenses, copyright agreements, and trademark licensing and registration. Assist in the management of the organization’s insurance portfolio, including preparation of renewals, producing certificates of insurance, and processing insured claims. Assist in the management of all state corporate and charitable solicitation registrations, ensuring that filings are timely and up-to-date. Provide support to THL’s Open Wing Alliance, including drafting, tracking, and executing grant agreements, and providing support to grantees during the execution process. Organize and maintain the department’s electronic files, including completing and processing various corporate legal, contract, and insurance documents. Conduct research and write memoranda on various legal issues, as necessary and/or requested. Collaborate with and provide support to the Public Policy Director at the direction of the Assistant General Counsel. Assist with proactive litigation. Proofread and edit various documents, proposals, contracts, and other documents. Perform various administrative duties such as document preparation, filing, processing expense reports, setting up meetings, and maintaining a record of legal and policy documents. Support innovative programs and new initiatives to advance our mission. Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel. REQUIRED SKILLS Minimum three years of legal administrative or paralegal experience with a law firm or in-house counsel department. Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis. Experience drafting and reviewing a variety of contracts and performing other transactional work. A desire to support The Humane League’s aggressive corporate campaign work. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Careful attention to detail. Solid legal research and analysis skills. Must be able to manage multiple priorities, working both objectively and as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate initiative, identify issues, and propose solutions objectively. Comfort working remotely and in a rapidly growing organization. Starting salary   $52,500   or salary to commensurate with experience. Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, optional pet insurance, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League! At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food. The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email People Operations (rhw@thehumaneleague.org) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.