Staff Counsel - In-House Attorney, Colorado Springs, CO

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$66,130 - $82,770•Onsite

About The Position

At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree
License to practice law in the United States, with the ability to achieve Colorado licensing within six months.
Minimum 2-5 years of previous experience as a licensed attorney.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to maintain positive work relationships and collaborate; a heart to serve others.
Proven ability to work within a team: adaptable, compassionate, and gracious.
Posture of listening, learning, and curiosity.
Self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized; good project management skills; ability to track and complete multiple tasks and projects; consistent follow-through.
Process-oriented, but flexible to change depending on the needs of other individuals and departments.
Diplomatic; good negotiation skills; willingness to hold others accountable to ministry policy and procedure while maintaining positive relationships.
Experience with contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
Legal research skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent grammar, editing and proofreading skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with work-related information.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in transactional law (corporate, contracts, etc.), litigation, and employment law preferred.
Previous ministry experience as employee or volunteer preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as in-house legal counsel for Young Life advising on a variety of legal matters
Assist in providing full scope of legal representation to Young Life with a primary focus on legal support for Young Life in the United States, as directed by leadership.
Prepare, review, and manage contracts – such as service contracts, leases, and construction contracts.
Dispute resolution and litigation management.
Provide legal advice on employment matters, including compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, internal investigations, and legal support to HR and supervisors.
Assist with global data protection, privacy, and security compliance.
Prepare and review corporate documents.
Work with Young Life staff across the U.S. and around the world to assist in legal matters.
Work with and manage outside legal counsel to achieve necessary services within budget constraints.
Work with multi-functional teams (Missions Services, Camping, Field, etc.).