The Trevor Project · 14 hours ago
Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expThe Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. The Counsel will take a lead role on day-to-day legal matters and high-level projects, supporting various functions such as contracts, data privacy, and organizational risk management in alignment with the mission of saving young LGBTQ+ lives.
LGBTNon ProfitWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage day to day contracting for the legal team, including collaborating on developing policies, processes, and training, as well as reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of contracts commensurate with skills and experience, including:
Development agreements, such as corporate partnership agreements, sponsorship agreements, charitable sales agreements, grant agreements, government contracts, and event agreements
Commercial and technology-related agreements, such as software agreements
Various other types of agreements, such as licensing agreements, personal services agreements, and contracts relating to marketing
Lead or collaborate on legal matters in critical areas depending on skills and experience, including data privacy, technology, TrevorSpace, product counseling, fundraising, and general nonprofit compliance and risk management, corporate governance, crisis services, labor and employment, and international law - the Counsel should be comfortable with frequently shifting priorities and demonstrate willingness to work on various types of matters as needed by the organization
Research and advise on new and evolving laws relevant to The Trevor Project and the LGBTQ+ community, and liaise with the Advocacy team and other teams with respect to compliance and organizational strategy; manage third-party requests for information and government investigations
Serve as a thought partner to the Assistant General Counsel and other members of the legal team on various high-level matters, such as material legal considerations relating to compliance and risk management
Regularly handle novel issues across a wide variety of areas of the law
Work directly with department heads and other staff on legal requests and assignments
Demonstrate comfort with shifting priorities and strategies
Handle certain matters internally, and others in coordination with The Trevor Project’s law firm partners
Help to build and maintain relationships with Trevor’s law firm partners
Exercise good judgment, effectively work independently while escalating issues as needed to your supervisor, and navigate sensitive matters with appropriate discretion
Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices
Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously
Demonstrate successful project planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines
Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of inclusion and belonging
Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Membership of at least one state bar in good standing, and authority to practice in your applicable location
At least 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with significant experience in general advising and contract drafting and negotiation; 2+ years as in-house counsel
Proven ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with legal professionals as well as non-legal staff of varying seniority levels
Demonstrated successful project planning and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to multitask and ability to work well within tight timelines
Ability to think strategically, taking into account legal issues in addition to business considerations
Demonstrated skills in working through legal aspects of novel issues and situations
Ability to navigate highly confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and regard for cultural considerations
Attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy in all work
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred
7-10+ years' legal experience
Experience as in-house counsel at a nonprofit or other progressive workplace
Experience with navigating legal issues relevant to LGBTQ+ organizations and/or the LGBTQ+ community
Experience in several other legal areas (e.g., compliance, data privacy, product counseling, fundraising and charitable sales marketing, general risk management, government investigations, litigation, etc.)
Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage, including plans that support various gender affirmation care needs
Mental health resources, with access to virtual care and a variety of in and out of network options for support
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, vesting over three years
Generous paid time off and company holidays to rest and recharge
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial and legal guidance, and online resources
Remote work flexibility from anywhere in the continental U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii- with provided technology, a home office setup reimbursement, and a monthly internet reimbursement
Company
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to the LGBTQ community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-01Grant
Leadership Team
Cristina Matthews
Chief of Staff
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