Legal Counsel/Senior Counsel, General Counsel Program

Position Summary

In 2023, the Lawyering Project launched the General Counsel Program. Housed in our Access & Innovation Program, the General Counsel Program provides general counsel services to (1) reproductive healthcare providers, and (2) abortion funds, practical support organizations, and other grassroots organizations working to support abortion access.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide tax-exempt organizations and abortion care providers with legal advice on corporate and operational matters, including, but not limited to, corporate formation, corporate governance, nonprofit compliance, federal and multi-state employment law, contracts, grants, data privacy and security, and lobbying;
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing;
• Stay up to date on developments in relevant areas of the law;
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients;

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Cultivate an organizational culture that aligns with the Lawyering Project's core values

Requirements

• A J.D. or equivalent degree;
• An active license to practice law and member in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction;
• At least five (5) years of experience serving as general counsel or associate/assistant general counsel for a tax-exempt organization, or a comparable role, advising tax-exempt clients on a broad array of legal matters;
• Significant experience advising on multistate employment law matters is a plus;
• A commitment to advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice;
• The ability to perform all job duties and responsibilities identified above; analyze complex legal issues and write about them succinctly; meet deadlines; work well under pressure; demonstrate attention to detail; communicate effectively to diverse audiences; and exercise sound judgment in a rapidly evolving legal environment

Benefits

• Fixed salary scales based on job responsibilities, education, and experience;
• 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 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;

EEO NOTE

The Lawyering Project is an "at-will" and equal opportunity employer. At the Lawyering Project, we believe that a team with varied perspectives and experiences will best enable our organization to thrive and achieve its mission. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment that values individual differences. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to apply. We will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by any federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to pregnant people and individuals with disabilities, including in the hiring process.