Counsel (Contracts)

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team.

Position Summary:

The General Counsel’s Office at the Human Rights Campaign is involved in all aspects of the work of the organization and is growing. This Counsel position works in the Office of the General Counsel and will interact with and support various departments across the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The principal responsibility will be negotiating, drafting and review of contracts, including complex commercial contracts, SAAS and data security agreements, vendor and professional services agreements, events contracts, intellectual property licensing and fee-for-service contracts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the organization
• Manage contract inventory and serve as internal contract management expert
• Select and implement an electronic contract management system appropriate for and tailored to the organization’s needs
• Respond to contract disputes
• Draft policies and procedures
• Assist with contract auditing and provide suggestions to mitigate risks based on auditing results
• Design and deliver trainings for staff members
• Support HRC’s General Counsel’s Office on other functions as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• At least four years' experience working al a law firm and/or in-house legal department specializing in contract drafting and negotiation
• Experience with implementing, tailoring and operating an electronic contract management system
• Non-profit tax law experience a plus
• A law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (D.C. preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment, high emotional intelligence and ability to maintain confidentiality and act collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive)
• Experience with LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law and other web-based research tools
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all business units
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high activity environment
• Exceptional time-management skills, work ethic and ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to think creatively to provide business-oriented solutions that limit legal risks
• Commitment to HRC’s mission of promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ people
• Strong interest in and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement preferred

Must provide cover letter, resume and writing sample with your submission. 

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team.

Position Summary:

The General Counsel’s Office at the Human Rights Campaign is involved in all aspects of the work of the organization and is growing. This Counsel position works in the Office of the General Counsel and will interact with and support various departments across the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The principal responsibility will be negotiating, drafting and review of contracts, including complex commercial contracts, SAAS and data security agreements, vendor and professional services agreements, events contracts, intellectual property licensing and fee-for-service contracts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of contracts and agreements on behalf of the organization
• Manage contract inventory and serve as internal contract management expert
• Select and implement an electronic contract management system appropriate for and tailored to the organization’s needs
• Respond to contract disputes
• Draft policies and procedures
• Assist with contract auditing and provide suggestions to mitigate risks based on auditing results
• Design and deliver trainings for staff members
• Support HRC’s General Counsel’s Office on other functions as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• At least four years' experience working al a law firm and/or in-house legal department specializing in contract drafting and negotiation
• Experience with implementing, tailoring and operating an electronic contract management system
• Non-profit tax law experience a plus
• A law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (D.C. preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment, high emotional intelligence and ability to maintain confidentiality and act collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive)
• Experience with LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law and other web-based research tools
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all business units
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high activity environment
• Exceptional time-management skills, work ethic and ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to think creatively to provide business-oriented solutions that limit legal risks
• Commitment to HRC’s mission of promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ people
• Strong interest in and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement preferred

Must provide cover letter, resume and writing sample with your submission. 

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.