Global Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide solution-driven legal counsel across a wide spectrum of legal subject areas relevant to IJM’s global programs and operations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, policies, procedures, and related documents.
• Advises internal stakeholders on legal risk, compliance obligations, and practical risk-mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging or complex issues and translate findings into clear, actionable guidance.
• Support organizational initiatives involving areas such as technology and data, employment practices, internal investigations, intellectual property, finance, grants, and program operations.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel relationships, including oversight of litigation and specialized advisory matters.
• Support organizational governance, ethics, and compliance matters, including policies, whistleblower or ethics issues, and appropriate escalation of legal risk.
• Support legal operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enhance legal processes and systems to support scalable and effective risk management.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary projects and problem-solving initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance materials, and capacity-building resources on legal and compliance topics for staff.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across IJM’s operations and program teams.
• Foster strong relationships across the division’s legal, governance, risk and security teams, counsel in other regions, and other divisions.
• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or international equivalent with active bar membership;
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal practice experience;
• Experience supporting complex or international organizations, including nonprofit, for-profit, governmental, or multilateral institutions;
• Proven experience in one or more of the following areas: data protection, privacy and AI; contracts; intellectual property; employment and labor law; investigations; technology, regulatory and nonprofit compliance; risk management;
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence with sound judgment and strategic perspective;
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Critical Qualities

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
• Strong judgment, humility, adaptability, and initiative;
• High emotional intelligence and cultural fluency;
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and adaptable approach to complex challenges;
• Effective team player who fosters a collaborative environment;
• Adept at creative problem solving.