GLAD Law is at the cutting edge of the historic fight for full equality and justice. GLAD Law jobs offer an opportunity to work with a frontline responding organization in the battle for LGBTQ+ rights in New England and across the rest of the nation. Through impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, GLAD Law works to create a just society free of discrimination on the basis of gender identity, HIV status, and sexual orientation.

GLAD Law is dedicated to building a diverse staff, and one that is committed to equity and opportunity for all. GLAD Law jobs are open to and strongly encouraged to apply for by transgender people, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and people living with HIV/AIDS.

GLAD Law requires all staff, volunteers, and interns working in GLAD Law’s office, at events, or engaging in any in-person work on GLAD Law’s behalf to be fully vaccinated (including boosters, if eligible) against COVID-19. Staff and interns may request an exemption to this policy as a reasonable accommodation for religious and/or medical reasons.

Core Values

GLAD Law has a commitment to justice and lived equality; inclusion, equity, and mutual respect; anti-racism, and collaboration, and has defined these as our core values that are integral to fulfilling our mission. The core values apply to all levels and positions of GLAD Law jobs. Each employee is encouraged to find ways to integrate the core values into their day-to-day work.

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Open Positions

Legal Director

Position Overview

To lead its litigation, legislation and advocacy work into the next chapter, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) seeks an experienced and collaborative Legal Director to help steer its nationally renowned and esteemed legal department and legal department staff. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the five-person Senior Management Team, the Legal Director will be instrumental in furthering GLAD Law’s vision. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative thought leader to shape organizational and legal strategy on behalf of the communities GLAD Law serves at a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights.

Organization

Since 1978, GLAD Law has achieved scores of precedent-setting legal victories to end discrimination based on gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and HIV status. Time after time, GLAD Law has broken through resistance and prejudice to make real progress for transgender rights, family protections and marriage equality, LGBTQ+ youth rights, protections for people living with HIV and much more.

Experience

8+ years of litigation experience in an LGBTQ+ civil rights or nonprofit legal organization or comparable environment in private practice, government, or academia. The ideal candidate for the Legal Director should have a deep understanding of how impact litigation, legislation, policy, and public education strategies are employed to expand civil rights and a strong understanding of how multifaceted identities impact the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and inform its legal strategies.

Location/Relocation

Northeastern seaboard with a strong preference for Boston, MA.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000, depending on years of relevant experience.

For more information and to apply, visit search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa’s webpage.

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Internships

ONGOING: Interns are hired on an academic schedule — for the entire school year, an individual semester, or the summer.

Both full- and part-time internships are available.

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