Animal Equality
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Terms of Employment: Full-time, At-Will, Exempt Reports to: President and Vice President Location: Los Angeles, CA (will consider remote)
Position Objective:
Reporting to the President and Executive Vice President, the General Counsel is responsible for ensuring that Animal Equality operates within all applicable state and federal laws, focusing on the US operations. Areas of practice include employment, contracts, not-for-profit corporations, governance, compliance, litigation, risk management, intellectual property, real property, and charitable giving.
General Responsibilities:
Manage Animal Equality’s in house legal team
Advise management with respect to legal issues related to the development and implementation of Animal Equality’s business strategy, governance and compliance policies, exempt organization laws, state and federal tax and corporate filings, conflict of interest policies, corporate structure and organizing documents
Ensure Animal Equality is in compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, and legal issues related to domestic and international investigations
Oversee and advise on matters of corporate governance, finance, contracts, insurance, risk management, real estate, and employment matters
Review, update and assure compliance with corporate documents and other management policies and practices as needed.
Oversee and monitor any litigation, including responding to subpoenas and working with outside counsel
Oversee the prosecutions of cases based on Animal Equality’s investigations
Negotiate, review, edit and prepare legal documents, opinions, and advice on corporate transactions, contracts and agreements to which Animal Equality is a party
Assure that Animal Equality’s copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property are protected
Assure that Animal Equality is in compliance with the various laws governing charitable solicitations, planned giving, restricted gifts, in-kind gifts, grants, raffles, corporate contributions, and other fundraising matters; oversee probate of estates in which Animal Equality is a beneficiary
Keep abreast of legislative changes that impact governance and animals
Assist the Development Department with major donor development and other fundraising activities, as needed
Oversee and develop relationships with pro bono attorneys
Position Requirements:
Juris Doctorate is required
Minimum of 5- 10 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney with admission to the State Bar in at least one state
Commitment to the mission and objectives of Animal Equality
Knowledge of animal law
Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigation, labor law, etc.)
In depth understanding of how legal issues affect non-profit organizations
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
Strong legal, analytical, administrative, and written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and international team
Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
Ability to work internationally, across departments and offices, partnering closely with multiple stakeholders
Some travel is required
Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Advanced Spanish, verbal and written (preferred, not required)
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k)
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
Terms of Employment: Full-time, At-Will, Exempt Reports to: President and Vice President Location: Los Angeles, CA (will consider remote)
Position Objective:
Reporting to the President and Executive Vice President, the General Counsel is responsible for ensuring that Animal Equality operates within all applicable state and federal laws, focusing on the US operations. Areas of practice include employment, contracts, not-for-profit corporations, governance, compliance, litigation, risk management, intellectual property, real property, and charitable giving.
General Responsibilities:
Manage Animal Equality’s in house legal team
Advise management with respect to legal issues related to the development and implementation of Animal Equality’s business strategy, governance and compliance policies, exempt organization laws, state and federal tax and corporate filings, conflict of interest policies, corporate structure and organizing documents
Ensure Animal Equality is in compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, and legal issues related to domestic and international investigations
Oversee and advise on matters of corporate governance, finance, contracts, insurance, risk management, real estate, and employment matters
Review, update and assure compliance with corporate documents and other management policies and practices as needed.
Oversee and monitor any litigation, including responding to subpoenas and working with outside counsel
Oversee the prosecutions of cases based on Animal Equality’s investigations
Negotiate, review, edit and prepare legal documents, opinions, and advice on corporate transactions, contracts and agreements to which Animal Equality is a party
Assure that Animal Equality’s copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property are protected
Assure that Animal Equality is in compliance with the various laws governing charitable solicitations, planned giving, restricted gifts, in-kind gifts, grants, raffles, corporate contributions, and other fundraising matters; oversee probate of estates in which Animal Equality is a beneficiary
Keep abreast of legislative changes that impact governance and animals
Assist the Development Department with major donor development and other fundraising activities, as needed
Oversee and develop relationships with pro bono attorneys
Position Requirements:
Juris Doctorate is required
Minimum of 5- 10 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney with admission to the State Bar in at least one state
Commitment to the mission and objectives of Animal Equality
Knowledge of animal law
Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigation, labor law, etc.)
In depth understanding of how legal issues affect non-profit organizations
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
Strong legal, analytical, administrative, and written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and international team
Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
Ability to work internationally, across departments and offices, partnering closely with multiple stakeholders
Some travel is required
Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Advanced Spanish, verbal and written (preferred, not required)
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k)
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
Animal Equality
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Terms of Employment: Full Time, At-Will, Exempt Reports to: International Director of Investigations Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Objective:
To work with the International Director of Investigations in conducting research, compiling evidence and writing reports on factory farming industries examined through field investigations and document analysis.
General Responsibilities:
Conduct online research into selected farmed animal companies
Develop and maintain databases related to corporate connections, common agricultural practices, and animal welfare policies
Monitor government notices of animal welfare violations and make FOIA requests for supporting documents
Support the Director of Investigations in maintaining best investigative practices across all of Animal Equality’s international offices
Review photo and video evidence collected by field investigators
Logistical support for field investigations
Organize and maintain video server
Write reports based on evidence obtained by field investigators
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
Degree in criminology, animal law, animal sciences or related field
Excellent research, writing and editing skills
Highly analytical approach to viewing graphic material filmed inside slaughterhouses and factory farms
Ability to compile data from a variety of scholarly sources in support of investigative findings
Comfortable working with various digital imaging formats, file transfer applications and server software
Advanced knowledge of factory farming systems, standard practices, and welfare concerns
Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere and Prelude
Ability to work independently and complete projects under strict deadlines
Proven ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality with sensitive materials at all times
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and 401(k). Casual office environment includes companion animals.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
Terms of Employment: Full Time, At-Will, Exempt Reports to: International Director of Investigations Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Objective:
To work with the International Director of Investigations in conducting research, compiling evidence and writing reports on factory farming industries examined through field investigations and document analysis.
General Responsibilities:
Conduct online research into selected farmed animal companies
Develop and maintain databases related to corporate connections, common agricultural practices, and animal welfare policies
Monitor government notices of animal welfare violations and make FOIA requests for supporting documents
Support the Director of Investigations in maintaining best investigative practices across all of Animal Equality’s international offices
Review photo and video evidence collected by field investigators
Logistical support for field investigations
Organize and maintain video server
Write reports based on evidence obtained by field investigators
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
Degree in criminology, animal law, animal sciences or related field
Excellent research, writing and editing skills
Highly analytical approach to viewing graphic material filmed inside slaughterhouses and factory farms
Ability to compile data from a variety of scholarly sources in support of investigative findings
Comfortable working with various digital imaging formats, file transfer applications and server software
Advanced knowledge of factory farming systems, standard practices, and welfare concerns
Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere and Prelude
Ability to work independently and complete projects under strict deadlines
Proven ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality with sensitive materials at all times
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and 401(k). Casual office environment includes companion animals.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
