Description:
Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith (https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/) to ensure we're a fit for you.Location: Dallas, TX
Team Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Office of the General Counsel with specialized experience in employment law and data privacy and protection. This role will serve as a strategic legal advisor on complex workforce matters, data compliance issues, and other legal representation matters, supporting our mission-driven organization in maintaining the highest standards of legal and ethical compliance, across our global organization.
Key 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 Qualifications:
- In-house experience and big law background
- Global employment law experience
- Experience in international regulatory law
Pay & Benefits:
At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.