Legal & Operations Associate

ABOUT US

MVP funds local organizing and movement-building groups working to shift culture, win power, and shape policy.

MVP operates like a “mutual fund” for political giving: We raise money from donors, then channel it toward the most impactful organizations and power-building work around the country. Learn more: https://movement.vote.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Legal & Grants Operations Associate, you will serve as a critical bridge between legal compliance, finance, and grantmaking operations. You will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of legal functions, primarily focusing on contract administration and due diligence for our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) grantmaking.

This role requires a blend of paralegal functions and a deep understanding of nonprofit compliance to support our mission of resourcing grassroots organizations. You will help build and maintain the infrastructure that supports a culture of compliance across the Finance, Operations, and Legal departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required.

Legal & Contract Administration

• Draft and revise contracts, subgrants, and vendor agreements based on established templates for review by counsel and leadership.
• Manage the lifecycle of legal documents, ensuring third-party signatures are obtained and records are organized within our digital infrastructure.
• Assist the Legal department with the preparation and filing of charitable solicitation registration reports and requirements of the appropriate state agencies.
• Provide clear, actionable guidance to non-lawyers within the Finance and Operations teams regarding contracts including, but not limited to,language, obligations, timelines.

Grants Due Diligence & Compliance

• Assist Legal in the creation of specialized processes and protocols as we build out our standalone 501(c)(3) grantmaking operations.
• Work in collaboration with our Grants Manager in performing comprehensive legal due diligence for all potential grantmaking out of the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.
• Verify grantee status, review organizational documents, and flag potential compliance risks for the Director of Grantmaking Legal Compliance.
• Ensure consistent application of compliance standards across all grant-related communications and internal processes.
• Manage and track reporting and document retention requirements for MVP and grantees, specifically ensuring timely and accurate reporting for expenditure responsibility grants made by the 501(c)(3).

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Note: Well-qualified candidates may not necessarily meet every single point below.

• Three to five years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, specifically within contract administration or nonprofit compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex legal requirements to non-legal staff.
• Exceptional digital organization skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Remote work management experience and skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with grassroots and social justice organizations.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 (based on skills and experience)

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Employer-paid premiums of health insurance at 100% for most individuals & 75% for family
• Dental and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) account with partial match
• Basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance direct coverage
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account availability
• Work From Home stipend
• Wellness stipend
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Access to free online courses
• Paid vacation (4 weeks), paid holidays (9 days), and office closures (fall and winter breaks)
• Two floating paid days off (to be used at your discretion)
• 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Up to 4 weeks of paid Bereavement Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of Family Leave (up to 4 weeks paid)
• Sabbatical policy

OTHER DETAILS

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Full-time, remote, exempt position
• Some travel is required for team retreats and conferences (~10%)

Direct Reports

• None

Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@movement.vote.

APPLY NOW

Submit a cover letter and resume.

Movement Voter Project isn’t just an equal opportunity employer. We are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of grassroots organizing across the country. MVP does not discriminate based upon race/ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, formerly incarcerated or convicted persons, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic.

Movement Voter Project is the public “dba” name for All Hands On Deck, Inc.