Associate General Counsel

Position Title: Associate General Counsel
Report To: General Counsel
Employment: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: ​Phoenix, AZ, On-site
Travel: ​5%
Start Date: ASAP

Turning Point USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. Turning Point USA believes that every young person can be enlightened to true free market values. Since its founding, Turning Point USA has embarked on a mission to build the most organized, active, and powerful conservative grassroots activist network on high school and college campuses across the country. With a presence on over 3,500 campuses, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing youth organization in America.

Job Description: Turning Point USA is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support the company’s legal department and the company’s General Counsel. At the discretion of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice to the company, assisting with Turning Point USA legal matters, assisting with company regulatory compliance, and other relevant projects that may involve contracts, corporate governance, business litigation, employment law, board matters, company policies and procedures, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least two to four years of legal experience, with ideally some in litigation but this is not required. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are a must. She/He must be able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, employment law, corporate governance, business litigation, board matters, and regulatory compliance;
• Draft, review, redline, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, as directed by the general Counsel;
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business objectives, as directed by the general Counsel;
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, as directed by the general Counsel;
• Provide legal support and guidance for TPUSA’s General Counsel;

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar association (ideally Arizona or Indiana, but not required);
• Minimum of two to four years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department;
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, nonprofit law, contract law, and/or regulatory compliance;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and with an executive leadership team;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to prioritize tasks, oversee complex legal matters, and manage multiple projects assignments in a fast-paced environment.prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment;
• Passion for conservative ideas and principles.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining our team as In-House Counsel, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

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