About GovAct

The Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, fiscally sponsored by Global Impact, that supports governors across the United States in advancing strategies, practical tools, and learnings to champion fundamental freedoms. GovAct also has a 501(c)(4) arm, also fiscally sponsored by Global Impact, that focuses on targeted polling and message-testing.

Currently, GovAct supports the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Governors Safeguarding Democracy, and other Governor collaborations, including convenings, discussion series, and task forces. Specifically, GovAct helps:

• Build capacity and expertise by connecting experts across Governors' Offices and organizations, tailoring best practices, model policies, and legislation, and advancing other legal and policy innovations for Governors to advance bold policies;

• Develop innovative ideas for collaboration by breaking out of silos and advancing creative initiatives;

• Advance affirmative agendas for Governors to maximize their powers to protect fundamental freedoms and counteract assaults; and

• Partner with advocacy organizations and other stakeholders.

More information about GovAct may be found at www.GovActAlliance.org.

The Opportunity

GovAct seeks a General Counsel to serve as the organization’s principal legal advisor and risk and compliance leader. The General Counsel position will report directly to GovAct’s Legal Strategy and Policy Director and counsel the organization’s senior leadership team on internal legal risks and compliance. The General Counsel will identify and analyze legal issues impacting GovAct, GovAct’s 501(c)(4) arm, and the gubernatorial alliances which GovAct supports, including the Reproductive Freedom Alliance and Governors Safeguarding Democracy. The General Counsel will draft, review and maintain key organizational documents for GovAct and its affiliates, and will present clear recommendations and counsel to GovAct’s CEO and leadership team on critical legal matters. The General Counsel will handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long-term priorities with the urgency of immediate demands.

To Apply

This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs, Sharon Gerstman, and Ashley Jones of NPAG. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

At GovAct, we celebrate a culture of belonging and are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace of diversity, equity, and inclusion. GovAct encourages individuals to apply for this position who are of underrepresented backgrounds, including, for example, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

GovAct is an equal opportunity employer.