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Assistant General Counsel

Company

American Psychological Association

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Posted

July 21, 2026

Position Overview

Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one-hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

Large non-profit organization seeks a practical, collaborative lawyer to serve as in-house Assistant General Counsel with primary responsibility for division and program legal support, general contract review, “start-up” related business legal support, government contracts, public and private grants, conflicts of interest, and litigation support. Experience in election law, lobbying rules, and tax-exemption compliance a plus. The Assistant General Counsel works closely with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Associate General Counsel. This lawyer will work closely with Office of General Counsel colleagues, APA staff, APA elected and appointed leaders, Divisions, APA governance committees, outside counsel, and ext...

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