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Counsel

BlackbaudColumbia, SCApril 30th, 2026
Blackbaud is looking for a talented attorney to serve as Counsel in the Blackbaud Law Department. As Counsel for Blackbaud, you will support both the employment and privacy law functions. This role is ideal for a recently qualified lawyer with early career experience seeking to develop expertise in both employment and privacy law within a collaborative legal team.ResponsibilitiesAssist in providing day-to-day legal advice on employment law matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, terminations, and workplace policies;Monitor developments in and support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and help update internal guidance accordingly; andAssist in the drafting and maintenance of employee handbooks and workplace policies.Assist in providing advice on privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, CAN-SPAM, GDPR, PIPEDA, and US state laws such as CCPA, as well as industry and customer requirements for data protection;Respond to user and customer requests, complaints, or queries relating to our privacy and data protection practices;Assist in the drafting and maintenance of privacy-related policies and contractual terms; andMonitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting privacy, security, and artificial intelligence and help update internal guidance accordingly.Support and communicate with business constituents including Human Resources and Products professionals;Potential to work occasionally on commercial contracts as needed; andCollaborate with other members of the Blackbaud Law Department.Education, Skills & ExperienceJuris Doctor with strong academic credentials from an accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law and a member of good standing in at least one state bar0-3 years of post-qualification experience, with some exposure to employment or privacy law preferredStrong organizational and interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate legal exposure and manage riskProcess improvement and project management experienceNumber of Openings Available: 1Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Blackbaud powers social impact through purpose‑driven technology and responsible AI. Guided by our Intelligence for Good® vision, we’re building a culture where innovation, trust, and human expertise come together to help organizations make a greater difference in the world.Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.The starting base pay is $101,900.00 to $132,800.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.Benefits IncludeMedical, dental, and vision insuranceRemote-flexible workforceWellness Programs401(k) program with employer matchFlexible paid time offGenerous Parental LeaveDonations for DoersPet insurance, legal and identity protectionTuition reimbursement program