Alliance Defending Freedom · 5 days ago
Legal Counsel, Office of the General Counsel
Dallas, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAlliance Defending Freedom is a mission-driven organization dedicated to protecting religious freedom and other rights. They are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with specialized experience in employment law and data privacy to provide strategic legal advice and support across the organization.
Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion
Responsibilities
Assist General Counsel in leading efforts to provide core legal services to ADF and its subsidiary entities
Provide strategic legal counsel on all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including compliance with global, state, and federal laws and regulations; conduct internal investigations; draft and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies; advise on compensation practices; and provide relevant legal support to HR, leaders, and other stakeholders
Manage litigation and disputes directly or indirectly involving ADF corporate entities or officers as parties, including employment-related matters, working with outside counsel, as appropriate
Advise on data privacy, protection, and security matters to ensure global compliance
Proactively protect ADF corporate entities from legal and non-legal threats
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, Finance, Development, and program teams
Provide training to team members in relevant areas
Interact with outside counsel, as necessary
Stay current on legal developments affecting the ministry and communicate impacts to stakeholders
Handle special projects assigned by the General Counsel
Qualification
Required
J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
7+ years of relevant experience
Ability to travel overnight and international travel, as needed
Excellent legal skills
Substantial experience and knowledge of in-house legal practice
Preferred
In-house experience and big law background
Global employment law experience
Experience in international regulatory law
Benefits
100% covered medical and dental insurance
Medical and dependent care reimbursement
Paid disability
Long-term care
Life insurance
401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Paid time off
12 paid holidays each year
Company
Alliance Defending Freedom
Alliance Defending Freedom is a legal organization committed to producing religious freedom, free speech, marriage, and family
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Jeffrey Ventrella
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