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Young Life · 9 hours ago

Staff Counsel - In-House Attorney, Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$66K/yr - $83K/yr

2+ years exp

Young Life is an organization dedicated to introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. They are seeking a Staff Counsel to serve as in-house legal counsel, providing legal advice on various matters, managing contracts, and supporting compliance with state and federal laws.

ConsultingCRMInformation TechnologyLeisureRecreation

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Serve as in-house legal counsel for Young Life advising on a variety of legal matters

Assist in providing full scope of legal representation to Young Life with a primary focus on legal support for Young Life in the United States, as directed by leadership

Prepare, review, and manage contracts – such as service contracts, leases, and construction contracts

Dispute resolution and litigation management

Provide legal advice on employment matters, including compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, internal investigations, and legal support to HR and supervisors

Assist with global data protection, privacy, and security compliance

Prepare and review corporate documents

Work with Young Life staff across the U.S. and around the world to assist in legal matters

Work with and manage outside legal counsel to achieve necessary services within budget constraints

Work with multi-functional teams (Missions Services, Camping, Field, etc.)

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeLicense to practice lawTransactional law experienceLitigation experienceEmployment law experienceContract draftingLegal research skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject management skillsNegotiation skillsConfidentiality

Required

Juris Doctor degree

License to practice law in the United States, with the ability to achieve Colorado licensing within six months

Minimum 2-5 years of previous experience as a licensed attorney

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to maintain positive work relationships and collaborate; a heart to serve others

Proven ability to work within a team: adaptable, compassionate, and gracious

Posture of listening, learning, and curiosity

Self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized; good project management skills; ability to track and complete multiple tasks and projects; consistent follow-through

Process-oriented, but flexible to change depending on the needs of other individuals and departments

Diplomatic; good negotiation skills; willingness to hold others accountable to ministry policy and procedure while maintaining positive relationships

Experience with contract drafting, review, and negotiation

Legal research skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent grammar, editing and proofreading skills

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with work-related information