Counsel

About Trevor:

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 25 years.

Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:

Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters

Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions

Community-Together, we are an unstoppable force for good

Belonging-We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other

Progress-We continually move onward and upward

Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.  The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Role: Counsel

Location: This role will be remote in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii (must work within EST-PST time zones)

Eligibility: Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role

Reports to: Assistant General Counsel

Classification: Exempt Full Time

Union Role?  No

Salary Range: $130k-150K

Summary: 

The Counsel of The Trevor Project is a generalist, who will take a lead role on many day-to-day matters as well as handle various high-level projects. The Counsel will report to the Assistant General Counsel, who covers legal needs relating to contracts, data privacy, technology, TrevorSpace, advocacy, fundraising, marketing, third-party requests for information, general compliance, and organization-wide risk management. The Counsel will lead and/or assist with a number of these areas and potentially others, depending upon experience, skills, interest, and organizational need. The Counsel will also work directly with the General Counsel and leaders and staff on other teams as needed, all in support of The Trevor Project’s mission of saving young LGBTQ+ lives. The Counsel will take on significant responsibilities and have an impact on risk management and legal processes across the organization.

• 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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

Why Trevor?

Join a mission-driven organization where your work makes a real impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ young people—every single day.

Outstanding benefits, including:

- 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

The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law or policy. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in employment.

The Trevor Project is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a request here.  Please do not disclose medical information in this form–this information will be viewed only by our benefits team and will remain secure. This form is only for those requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. This form is not an application - you must still apply through The Trevor Project careers website.