Associate Counsel

Location: Arlington, VA;

Work Days in Office: Hybrid - 4 days in-person at Arlington office, 1 day option to telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Position Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Spirit of America is a privately funded 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Our mission is to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. We do this by working alongside US troops and diplomats and providing private assistance to defend freedom, and strengthen America’s national security, and save and improve lives.

Spirit of America leverages an unprecedented partnership with the US military based on a groundbreaking agreement with the Department of Defense. Our agreement with the Department of Defense allows the military to collaborate with us, identify needs, receive and distribute our assistance, and provide us with logistical support. No other nonprofit has such an agreement. Thus, every dollar invested in Spirit of America builds on and leverages investments made by the US government and military. That leverage — combined with our entrepreneurial, venture capital capability — provides philanthropic investments in Spirit of America with asymmetric impact and return on investment.

Our work saves and improves lives, prevents conflict, and strengthens America’s security. In the world’s toughest places, people experience the best of who Americans are and what we stand for.

Spirit of America seeks an Associate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal and compliance support across our international operations and organizational functions, supporting the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney with at least three years of experience who is eager to gain hands-on experience in trade compliance, international operations, nonprofit governance, contracts, and risk management. Spirit of America works on the ground and with partners in many jurisdictions that require significant due diligence to comply with US and local laws and regulations. This is a new position, and you would be one of two attorneys on staff at a rapidly growing organization, gaining experience across all areas of law that affect Spirit of America’s operations. We work closely with the US Department of Defense, Department of State, and other branches of the US government with international operations. Spirit of America is a privately funded organization that does not receive funds from the government. An Associate Counsel is a hybrid position expected to work onsite, four days a week in the office, with the option to telework one day per week.

Compensation Range:
Salary ranges from $145,000 to $170,000 based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 403(b) contribution match to 4%.

Spirit of America is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.