General Counsel

Boone County Family Resources•Columbia, MO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boone County Family Resources is a rapidly growing community-based agency dedicated to supporting Boone County residents with developmental disabilities and their families. Our mission is to help individuals THRIVE in our community, CONNECT with others, and ACHIEVE their personal goals. We take pride in fostering a friendly, welcoming, and vibrant work environment. We are currently seeking a reliable and organized individual to join our team as a 50% Job Share. As our General Counsel, you will assist the Executive Director by advising and providing leadership for a variety of Agency functions to support legal compliance in Agency operations and services to individuals served by BCFR. The General Counsel shall promote the aims and objectives of the Agency within the community and among other professionals. The person occupying this position must exercise reasonable and prudent judgment as well as mental and physical abilities to identify priorities within the Agency. General Counsel shall exhibit the ability to identify and manage legal priorities in a manner consistent with safeguarding and strengthening the Agency’s operational and compliance objectives.

Requirements

Have a license to practice law in Missouri that is in good standing
Have a degree from a four-year accredited college or university
Have access to an insured and properly maintained vehicle for your travel.
Operate that vehicle in a safe and prudent manner and comply with all applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Director by advising and providing leadership for a variety of Agency functions to support legal compliance in Agency operations and services to individuals served by BCFR.
Promote the aims and objectives of the Agency within the community and among other professionals.
Exercise reasonable and prudent judgment as well as mental and physical abilities to identify priorities within the Agency.
Identify and manage legal priorities in a manner consistent with safeguarding and strengthening the Agency’s operational and compliance objectives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs
Life Insurance
LAGERS Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement Plan
College savings through MOST Missouri’s 529 Education Plan
Vacation: 0-4 years = 2 weeks, 5-9 years = 3 weeks, 10-14 years = 4 weeks, 15-19 years = 4.5 weeks, 20+ years = 5 weeks
10 Sick Days
3 Personal/Wellness Days
11 Paid Holidays
Eligible for merit-based raises at 6 months, 1 year, and annually thereafter
Employment with Boone County Family Resources qualifies for certain student loan forgiveness programs