Counsel

Jobgether

3d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal partner, supporting a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering meaningful social impact. You will handle a broad range of legal matters, from contracts and compliance to governance, privacy, and risk management, while contributing to strategic decision-making across teams. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will collaborate closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to enable responsible growth and operational excellence. This role offers high autonomy, strong influence, and exposure to diverse legal challenges. You will play a key role in shaping legal processes, mitigating organizational risk, and supporting innovative programs. Working fully remotely, you will contribute directly to initiatives that create lasting, positive change nationwide.

Requirements

• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing, with authorization to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with strong expertise in general legal advising, contract drafting, and negotiations.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both legal professionals and non-legal stakeholders at various seniority levels.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strategic mindset, capable of balancing legal risk, operational needs, and business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate novel, complex, and sensitive legal matters with discretion and cultural awareness.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in all work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• 7–10+ years of legal experience
• in-house or nonprofit experience
• exposure to LGBTQ+ community legal matters
• multi-disciplinary legal expertise
• Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day contracting activities, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial, technology, development, sponsorship, licensing, and marketing agreements.
• Develop and improve legal policies, processes, training programs, and contract workflows to enhance efficiency and risk management.
• Provide legal guidance across multiple domains such as data privacy, technology, product counseling, fundraising, compliance, governance, employment law, international law, and organizational risk management.
• Monitor and interpret new and evolving laws, advising internal stakeholders on compliance, regulatory developments, and strategic considerations.
• Manage third-party requests for information, government inquiries, and investigations in coordination with internal teams and external counsel.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior legal leadership and cross-functional leaders on high-impact legal matters.
• Handle complex and novel legal issues independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external law firm partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external legal partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support organizational initiatives through proactive legal insight, sound judgment, discretion, and ethical decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $130,000–$150,000 per year.
• Fully remote role across the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including plans supporting gender-affirming care.
• Robust mental health benefits with access to virtual and in-network care options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match and vesting over three years.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program offering emotional, financial, legal, and work-life support.
• Home office setup reimbursement, provided technology, and monthly internet stipend.
• Inclusive, mission-driven culture committed to belonging, equity, and positive impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed