Assistant General Counsel and Director of Global Legal Support Services
The expected salary range for this position is $159,550.00 - $187,454.80. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.
The Assistant General Counsel and Director of Global Legal Support Services directly influences the long-term success of Compassion International by serving as an advisor to members of the General Counsel Office and key executive leaders, providing proactive and specialized counsel and expertise on matters including commercial and transactional legal matters, developments in the law of various countries, managing outside counsel and providing international leadership with proactive legal and business advice in their individual contexts. This position may reside at Compassion’s global ministry center in Colorado Springs or at a remote location within the United States. The responsibilities include management of experts in the areas of data protection, privacy, intellectual property, trademark, contracts administration, and grants administration.This role provides support and management of Compassion’s strategies, partnering with key ministry stakeholders to achieve global strategies and objectives. The incumbent collaborates with senior leaders and contributes to the development of functional strategies and makes decisions based on operational strategy and priorities.
What will you do?
Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Act as an advocate for children. Understand and advance Christ's mandate to protect children. Raise awareness of the needs of children and takes active steps to help protect against neglect, abuse, and exploitation of children. Promote the dignity, respect, positive treatment, potential of children in all circumstances. Encourage the involvement of others in helping children in need. Report and appropriately support responses to incidents of harm of children if they occur.
Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors.
Provide leadership, planning and consultation to executives, and peer management in the successful alignment of assigned department resources to ensure achievement of operational priorities and initiatives, integrating priorities within organizational strategies to ensure that department's purpose is fulfilled.
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to develop, execute and manage strategic and complex global privacy policies, procedures and systems that align with legal obligations and compliance requirements, and are resilient to changes in business practices, regulations and privacy expectations. Also lead cross-functional teams that evaluate and proactively improve programs across the ministry.
Monitor rapidly changing global laws and regulations and assess impact to the ministry. Likewise, identify major legal risks and exposures and work collaboratively in leading teams that determine the causes of major, complex violations and creates and implements procedures to halt future incidents.
Develop training materials and other communications to increase employee understanding of policies, practices and procedures and legal obligations. Take complex requirements and break them down into tasks and processes that the business can easily understand and implement.
Develop and maintain strategic projects and program documentation, including privacy notices, policies, procedures, contract requirements and process guides.
. Manage conflicts between law and organization objectives and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Contribute to the development of processes and policies. Promote the legal team expertise and values throughout the organization.
Keep informed on global legal trends to ensure Compassion’s programs are proactive and compliant.
Collaborate with outside counsel by communicating objectives, providing strategic direction, and providing ongoing information and support to strengthen Compassion’s ministry.
Partner with Legal team colleagues, when required, to support contract negotiations which include security and privacy concerns.
Frequently coaches, provides expertise, and may oversee the work of other professionals and support staff in the department or division.
What do you bring?
Juris Doctorate Juris Doctor Degree (Law)
Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Business, Risk Management or related discipline
Currently licensed to practice law in the United States
Prior experience managing legal professionals
IAPP certification, such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM
Seven + years experience working in this or similar position or field
Must be based within the U.S. and hold a JD with state bar admission
Why work here?
The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.
Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.
Travel Requirements
May be required to travel up to 25% of normal schedule
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Assistant General Counsel and Director of Global Legal Support Services
The expected salary range for this position is $159,550.00 - $187,454.80. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.
The Assistant General Counsel and Director of Global Legal Support Services directly influences the long-term success of Compassion International by serving as an advisor to members of the General Counsel Office and key executive leaders, providing proactive and specialized counsel and expertise on matters including commercial and transactional legal matters, developments in the law of various countries, managing outside counsel and providing international leadership with proactive legal and business advice in their individual contexts. This position may reside at Compassion’s global ministry center in Colorado Springs or at a remote location within the United States. The responsibilities include management of experts in the areas of data protection, privacy, intellectual property, trademark, contracts administration, and grants administration.This role provides support and management of Compassion’s strategies, partnering with key ministry stakeholders to achieve global strategies and objectives. The incumbent collaborates with senior leaders and contributes to the development of functional strategies and makes decisions based on operational strategy and priorities.
What will you do?
Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Act as an advocate for children. Understand and advance Christ's mandate to protect children. Raise awareness of the needs of children and takes active steps to help protect against neglect, abuse, and exploitation of children. Promote the dignity, respect, positive treatment, potential of children in all circumstances. Encourage the involvement of others in helping children in need. Report and appropriately support responses to incidents of harm of children if they occur.
Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors.
Provide leadership, planning and consultation to executives, and peer management in the successful alignment of assigned department resources to ensure achievement of operational priorities and initiatives, integrating priorities within organizational strategies to ensure that department's purpose is fulfilled.
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to develop, execute and manage strategic and complex global privacy policies, procedures and systems that align with legal obligations and compliance requirements, and are resilient to changes in business practices, regulations and privacy expectations. Also lead cross-functional teams that evaluate and proactively improve programs across the ministry.
Monitor rapidly changing global laws and regulations and assess impact to the ministry. Likewise, identify major legal risks and exposures and work collaboratively in leading teams that determine the causes of major, complex violations and creates and implements procedures to halt future incidents.
Develop training materials and other communications to increase employee understanding of policies, practices and procedures and legal obligations. Take complex requirements and break them down into tasks and processes that the business can easily understand and implement.
Develop and maintain strategic projects and program documentation, including privacy notices, policies, procedures, contract requirements and process guides.
. Manage conflicts between law and organization objectives and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Contribute to the development of processes and policies. Promote the legal team expertise and values throughout the organization.
Keep informed on global legal trends to ensure Compassion’s programs are proactive and compliant.
Collaborate with outside counsel by communicating objectives, providing strategic direction, and providing ongoing information and support to strengthen Compassion’s ministry.
Partner with Legal team colleagues, when required, to support contract negotiations which include security and privacy concerns.
Frequently coaches, provides expertise, and may oversee the work of other professionals and support staff in the department or division.
What do you bring?
Juris Doctorate Juris Doctor Degree (Law)
Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Business, Risk Management or related discipline
Currently licensed to practice law in the United States
Prior experience managing legal professionals
IAPP certification, such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM
Seven + years experience working in this or similar position or field
Must be based within the U.S. and hold a JD with state bar admission
Why work here?
The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.
Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.
Travel Requirements
May be required to travel up to 25% of normal schedule
#LI-HJ #LI-REMOTE