Corporate Counsel, Board Affairs | PBS

PBS, one of the country's leading public media organizations, has engaged Garrison to assist in its search for a Corporate Counsel with 4+ years of corporate experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, close-knit legal team within one of the most collegial and mission-driven organizations in the DMV.Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel will work closely with the Corporate Secretaries of PBS and the PBS Foundation, advising on corporate governance matters, supporting the Boards of Directors and their committees, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements. The position offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and Board members, along with the opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a collaborative legal department.Key responsibilities: Advising senior leadership and Board members on governance matters; supporting Board and committee activities, including drafting agendas, minutes, policies, and other governance documents; overseeing the PBS Board elections process; maintaining corporate governance records and ensuring compliance with nonprofit governance requirements; advising on conflicts of interest policies; supervising Board affairs support staff and outside counsel; and drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant corporate experience gained in an AmLaw 200 firm. Candidates should also have meaningful commercial contracting experience, excellent judgment and communication skills, and the ability to develop trusted relationships with senior executives and Board members.Why consider PBS? Beyond its nationally recognized mission supporting education, journalism, and the arts, PBS offers an exceptional workplace culture, a highly collaborative legal team, and the opportunity to work on interesting and substantive legal matters. The organization is known for its employee-focused environment and the long tenure of its attorneys. Attractive opportunity for a corporate associate seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and a rewarding long-term career.Position is based at PBS's headquarters in Arlington, VA (2 days/week in office). Salary of $175K.