This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Counsel in United States.
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.
Accountabilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Preferred qualifications include 7–10+ years of legal experience, in-house or nonprofit experience, exposure to LGBTQ+ community legal matters, multi-disciplinary legal expertise, and Spanish language proficiency.
- 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.
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Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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