Associate General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Offer legal advice and services to World Vision International and the wider World Vision Partnership.

• Collaborate with and follow the guidance of the General Counsel.

• Work alongside other members of the Legal Department.

• Support the organization and Partnership in fulfilling their mission while adhering to relevant laws and maintaining an acceptable level of legal risk.

• Identify legal challenges and issues, providing practical guidance to in-house clients.

• Engage in negotiations and conduct legal research.

• Interact with external counsel and assist with cross-border, multijurisdictional matters.

• Contribute within a cross-cultural, international nonprofit context.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from the US or equivalent foreign degree.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.

• Some experience in a prominent global law firm and with cross-border, multijurisdictional matters is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of fundamental legal principles.

• Capability to recognize problems and legal issues, offering practical advice to in-house clients.

• Proficient negotiation and research abilities.

• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.

• Experience working with external counsel, ideally with a global perspective and general knowledge of international affairs.

• Awareness of and experience with cross-cultural situations.

• Familiarity or experience with countries in the developing world is highly beneficial.

• Preference for candidates with experience in both law firms and corporate in-house legal teams.

• Experience in non-US legal systems, particularly the Civil Law system, is preferred.

• Previous work with nonprofit organizations would be highly advantageous.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Fluency in an additional language, particularly Spanish, French, or Portuguese, is highly advantageous.

• Preferred admission to the California Bar, although this requirement may be waived for exceptional candidates admitted to the bar in other jurisdictions.

• Candidates must live in states where WVI is authorized to operate.

• The successful candidate will affirm World Vision’s foundational documents and maintain conduct that aligns with Christian principles, where legally permissible.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engage in a Christian humanitarian mission and service-oriented work.

• Consideration for remote work for applicants residing in states where WVI is registered to operate.

• Regular team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings in accordance with policies.