Senior Counsel, Employment (Office of the General Counsel)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist General Counsel in leading efforts to provide core legal services to ADF and its subsidiary entities.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including compliance with global, state, and federal laws and regulations; conduct internal investigations; draft and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies; advise on compensation practices; and provide relevant legal support to HR, leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Manage litigation and disputes directly or indirectly involving ADF corporate entities or officers as parties, including employment-related matters, working with outside counsel, as appropriate.
• Advise on data privacy, protection, and security matters to ensure global compliance.
• Proactively protect ADF corporate entities from legal and non-legal threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, Finance, Development, and program teams.
• Provide training to team members in relevant areas.
• Interact with outside counsel, as necessary.
• Stay current on legal developments affecting the ministry and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Handle special projects assigned by the General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience and big law background
• Global employment law experience
• Experience in international regulatory law

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.