Position Objective:
To support the Corporate Legal Affairs division of the Legal Department by assisting the General Counsel and providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters that arise during the conduct of the charitable programs of the organization and its supported organizations, including in the fields of contracts, lobbying and other regulatory compliance, publications and intellectual property, corporate governance and policy, data privacy, planned giving, insurance, and animal protection issues.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Assist and support the General Counsel with their management of the operations and affairs of the Corporate Legal Affairs division under their supervision by:
o Conducting legal research and analysis and providing legal advice and representation on various issues and affairs pertaining to the day-to-day operation of non-profit, tax-exempt organizations
o Reviewing, revising, and drafting contracts
o Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirements
o Reviewing and advising the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio-visual content
o Providing legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance programs
o Assisting with employment law matters
o Maintaining and expanding the organization’s trademark portfolio and licenses
o Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposals
o Maintaining the organization’s service contracts with supported organizations
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of charity and animal protection issues, statutes, and regulations
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
• J.D. and a minimum of eight years of legal experience in the areas identified under Primary Responsibilities and Duties
• Member in good standing of a state bar association
• Ability to work in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office at least twice per week
• Proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The salary range for this position is $76,410 - $87,408 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 12, 2026.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) entities have more than 10.4 million members and supporters globally, and PETA U.S. is the largest animal rights organization in the world.
PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals.
PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
PETA Foundation was founded in 1993 as an organization that helps PETA run, and includes departments like IT, Development, and Interactive Media. PETA and the PETA Foundation are two separate organizations but work very closely together.
Looking for a career in animal rights? See our open positions here: http://www.peta.org/jobs.
