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As a full-time Associate Counsel you will collaborate and work directly with the law team and business to provide legal advice and risk management counseling on a variety of legal matters relating to the day to day operations of FCA. The in-house team at FCA practices under a philosophy that “no” is rarely the correct answer; rather, we strive to help the ministry find solutions to meet their goals while minimizing risk to FCA. We do so by understanding our ministry, connecting and relating to people, diversifying both our ministry and legal knowledge base and remaining agile to adapt to different situations. To accomplish these goals, candidates should have a strong understanding of business, non-profit organizations, and ministry, strong team collaboration skills, excellent communication skills, a practical, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Additionally, success in this role will come with strong knowledge of various laws and issues and creative thinking to find ways to legally navigate potential impediments to business objectives. The Associate Counsel will be expected to demonstrate an uncompromising level of trust and operate with integrity and in alignment with FCA’s values at all times.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission, and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• Agree with, and abide by, FCA’s Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord’s will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA’s Christian beliefs (see FCA’s Christian Community Statement) at all times.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal advice and risk management counseling to FCA on a variety of issues, including campus access, constitutional law, contractual and transactional matters such as vendor agreements, real estate/property issues and other contractual matters.
• Provide legal advice and risk management counseling to FCA on regulatory and compliance matters, real estate/property issues and all domain areas of importance to FCA including, but not limited to, commercial transactions, IRS, youth safety, labor and employment, intellectual property, etc; includes legal drafting and research.
• Practice preventive law by providing advice, and in coordination with the General Counsel, training and education in areas such as regulatory compliance, contracting practices, campus access, and corporate structuring. This role will also advise FCA on compliance with various company policies and procedures.
• Work on miscellaneous projects/duties as assigned by the General Counsel, Director of Compliance and Risk Management. Projects may include, but are not limited to, assisting the General Counsel in preparing for Board Meetings, Board documentation, including resolutions; drafting policies and practices relating to compliance; drafting and conducting training on matters important to FCA; review media, public relations communications, and ministry position statements.
• Assist in monitoring and managing FCA intellectual property portfolio, including trademark registrations.
• Manage litigation relating to FCA on matters such as personal injury, insurance defense, religious liberty, employment litigation, product and government enforcement actions, including budgeting and managing outside counsel.
• Work with the General Counsel to advise on a variety of labor and employment issues and related labor and employment laws in the U.S., Canada, and internationally. Assist with internal employment-related investigations and policy review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited institution
  • Top 35% of law school class preferred

• Admitted to practice law in the United States, and the ability to obtain membership in a reasonable amount of time in the State of Missouri.
• Absence of negative disciplinary history concerning law license(s).
• One to 3 years practice experience as a licensed attorney.
• Proven ability to serve as a strong business partner and proven history of building and demonstrating trust and integrity with others.
• Excellent communication, drafting and advocacy skills – speaks clearly and concisely; writes effectively and adapts communication to audience.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels within the organization and a strong history of collaborating with other team members and coaching others.
• Highly motivated self-starter, with capacity to assume responsibility and work independently.
• Experienced counseling and demonstrated ability to solve problems across broad range of legal and business issues.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous situations, and work well under pressure, including working with multiple projects.

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Closing Date: n/a

Application link: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1170951&d=FellowshipOfChristianAthletes&r=5001061377806&_fromPublish=true#/

Additional Information: This position reports to Doug Barkema.

*** What Applicants Need To Know Before Applying ***

1) to ensure the best experience, please use a computer or laptop rather than a mobile device for this application and onboarding process.

2) create only ONE profile. please do not create multiple profiles using different email addresses. if you’re having trouble logging in, please reset your password first, then reach out to FCA’s hiring department if necessary.

3) do not use a school email account, a previous work email account, or any other temporary email account. use a permanent personal email account that you will always have access to to create your profile.

4) before applying, be prepared to complete the application process (10-15 minutes) from beginning to end in a single session. any interruptions may cause further delays.

5) be sure to have your cover letter and resume readily available to upload from the computer or laptop you are using.

At-Will Employer

This position is at-will employment, meaning that either the employee or FCA can discontinue employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. The Position Description does not create a contract (express or implied) or enforceable promise or representation. FCA can modify this Position Description at any time. Additionally, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.