Associate Counsel II
About The Position
The Associate Counsel position provides legal counsel and services to client departments of The First Church of Christ, Scientist (“The Mother Church”) and its affiliate entities, including the Christian Science Publishing Society. This position is part of the Intellectual Property team and provides legal counsel on copyright, trademark and related intellectual property matters across the organization, including managing permissions and licensing activities. The Associate Counsel supports the healing mission of The Mother Church through the delivery of high-quality legal services grounded in the daily practice of Christian Science.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
- Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. state required.
- Admission to the Massachusetts Bar required, or consistent progress toward admission, , unless registered with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers and limited to in-house counsel practice for The Mother Church.
- 5-10 years of general legal practice, including at least2 years in relevant practice areas.
- A demonstrable, thorough knowledge of applicable law and its practical application is required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a client-focused environment.
- Microsoft Office (MSWord, Excel, Powerpoint) and Google Suite are required.
- Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class instruction required.
Nice To Haves
- Intellectual property law (copyright and trademark) experience is a plus.
- Video conferencing software (e.g., Zoom) skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provides legal representation and legal services to client departments.
- Develops and maintains an understanding of client departments’ business operations, goals, and strategic direction and supports those goals by providing practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.
- Advises client departments on legal risk management, anticipates legal issues, and provides timely, responsive guidance.
- Collaborates with in-house counsel and coordinates with outside legal counsel on various legal matters.
- Serves as a liaison between client departments and outside legal counsel, overseeing the scope, quality, and delivery of outside legal services.
- Reviews and analyzes current and proposed statutes, regulations and case law for potential impact on client departments; assists client departments in understanding legal developments and assessing their implications.
- Analyzes facts and applicable law to recommend the advisability of initiating, defending, or resolving litigation or similar legal actions.
- Manages and delegates work to paralegals, legal assistants and other legal support staff, as appropriate.
- Covers broader and more complex areas of law
- Works with limited supervision and exercises independent legal judgment.
- Regularly advises managers and senior managers
- May provide functional guidance to Associate Counsel I and legal support staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
