Bonsai Leadership Group is excited to support ProGeorgia in its search to find its first General Counsel.
ABOUT PROGEORGIA
ProGeorgia is a bold, trusted, and diverse collaborative that champions an equitable and inclusive democracy for and with traditionally underrepresented communities. ProGeorgia supports and coordinates the civic engagement programs of diverse partner organizations across Georgia. In addition, ProGeorgia develops the infrastructure, executes joint strategies, and employs new tools and technology to ensure a government that is more responsive to the needs of our constituencies.
ProGeorgia believes that every citizen should be able to vote without undue obstacles,
roadblocks, restrictions, confusion, or intimidation.
Our democracy is stronger when all people participate.
Our government has a responsibility to work for all of its citizens.
As progressive community members, we are stronger when we work together.
To learn more about ProGeorgia, visit https://progeorgia.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
ProGeorgia is seeking a leader in risk management, compliance, and governance to serve in a critical new role as General Counsel. Reporting to the Executive Director, the General Counsel will be responsible for day-to-day legal review and responding to legal issues and questions that arise in the course of ProGeorgia operations and programs. The General Counsel will manage outside counsel and collaborate closely with law firms that provide legal support for the organization. The General Counsel will serve as a member of the Executive Team.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The General Counsel will be a highly organized, analytical, strategic, and flexible partner to the Executive Director and ProGeorgia team. The ideal candidate for the position will be a committed, innovative leader with an understanding of and respect for grassroots organizing and participatory democracy. The General Counsel will act with the highest integrity and professionalism and have a proven ability to center equity in decision-making, process development, and collaboration. The General Counsel will have a strong ability to influence stakeholders and teams without direct authority. Additionally, they will be able to respond quickly to questions and issues with succinct and practical advice. The ideal person in this role will provide legal counsel geared to the goals and values of the organization. To be successful, General Counsel will enjoy working in a fast-paced and flexible environment where priorities shift and there are opportunities to learn new tactics, tools and process.
LOCATION
The position will be based at ProGeorgia’s office in Atlanta, GA. The office operates with a hybrid remote/in-person environment requiring staff to come into the office 2-3 days a week. ProGeorgia is open to qualified candidates willing to relocate to Atlanta, GA.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The competitive base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, ProGeorgia also offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k and company matching; and generous holiday, vacation, and leave benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
See the full position profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3584821378
To make recommendations or to express interest in this role, please email and include “PG General Counsel” in the subject line. All applications must include a letter of interest and a resume.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by May 12, 2023 and will be screened against the criteria listed in this profile.
All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
ProGeorgia State Table is an equal opportunity employer and having a diverse staff is a fundamental principle at ProGeorgia, where employment, development and promotion opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
