Senior Counsel, General Counsel Program

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide legal counsel to tax-exempt organizations and abortion care providers on corporate and operational issues, including, but not limited to, corporate formation, governance, nonprofit compliance, federal and multi-state employment law, contracts, grants, data privacy, security, and lobbying;

• Conduct legal research, analysis, and documentation;

• Keep abreast of changes and developments in pertinent legal areas;

• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with clients; and

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

• Perform intake interviews with potential clients;

• Represent the Lawyering Project at conferences, meetings, and speaking opportunities;

• For the Senior Counsel position, oversee Legal Counsel, Legal Fellows, and interns as necessary; and

• Promote an organizational culture that reflects the core values of the Lawyering Project.

⛳️ Requirements

• A J.D. or an equivalent degree;

• An active license to practice law and a member in good standing within a U.S. jurisdiction;

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience serving as general counsel or associate/assistant general counsel for a tax-exempt organization, or a similar role, providing legal advice to tax-exempt clients on a diverse range of legal issues;

• Extensive experience in advising on multistate employment law matters is advantageous;

• A strong commitment to promoting reproductive health, rights, and justice; and

• The capability to perform all identified job duties and responsibilities; analyze intricate legal issues and articulate them clearly; meet deadlines; work effectively under pressure; demonstrate meticulous attention to detail; communicate efficiently with diverse audiences; and exercise sound judgment in a swiftly changing legal landscape.

• For the Senior Counsel role, the following qualifications are preferred:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising attorneys.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-sponsored health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision)

• Disability and AD&D Life Insurance

• Health Spending Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health, dependent care, and transportation

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to a 4% employer match

• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick days

• Paid parental, family, and medical leave

• $2500 annual professional development stipend and reimbursement for state bar membership fees