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GENERAL SUMMARY
The Senior Legal Counsel will support the Chief Legal Officer and play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support across all aspects of the ministry's worldwide operations. This includes advising on risk, compliance, contracts, intellectual property, and employment law.
ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION
Must have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and be in full agreement with the Bible Study Fellowship Statement of Faith, Human Sexuality Policy, Core Values and Cultural Commitments.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal practices, particularly in a nonprofit or religious context, and will be dedicated to upholding the ministry's Christian values and mission.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise the ministry on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, risk, compliance, employment, privacy, data management and intellectual property.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the ministry's interests.
- Provide legal support and guidance to various departments within the ministry, including ministry development, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conduct legal research and provide analysis on relevant legal issues and changes in the law.
- Maintain BSF’s privacy policy and terms of use.
- Assist in insurance claims and in the procurement of insurance.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.
- Liaison with outside counsel as directed by the Chief Legal Officer.
- Represent the ministry in legal proceedings and negotiations, as needed and as directed by the Chief Legal Officer.
- Support the Chief Legal Officer and other team members to address legal challenges and provide strategic legal advice.
- Monitor and track deadlines, ensuring timely and effective completion of legal tasks.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other third parties, as necessary.
- Stay current on legal trends and best practices, particularly those affecting religious organizations and nonprofits.
- Support the ministry's mission and values in all legal work and decision-making.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Legal Expertise: A strong foundation in corporate, contract, employment, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and related areas relevant to the organization's operations.
- Risk Management: Identifying legal risks and developing strategies to mitigate them with policies and procedures to minimize exposure.
- Business Acumen: Understanding the organization's business model, industry dynamics, and strategic objectives to align legal advice with goals.
- Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively; skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Ethical Leadership: Upholding high ethical standards and promoting integrity and ethical decision-making within the organization.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and must be active and in good standing with at least one state bar; additional admissions to other state bars may be preferred based on jurisdictional requirements. Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with preference for nonprofit or religious law experience.
A comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices, particularly in contracts, employment law, and compliance, is essential. Must demonstrate excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities. Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively are important. Familiarity with Christian principles and values is desired, as well as a willingness to align with the faith-based mission and values of the ministry.
Employees may be required to travel as necessary, including outside their country. Employees may be required to attend in-person employee events as scheduled by BSF. Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, guidelines and procedures of BSF, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated to employees.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Modular office environment
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Possible eyestrain from looking at computer screen for long periods of time
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This position is full-time located in Dallas, TX
- All applicants, regardless of location, must be able to work during the hours of 8-5pm, CST, Monday through Friday
- BSF offers major medical, dental and life insurance as well as a generous vacation policy.