Senior Corporate Counsel

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Dallas, TX / Lansdowne, VA / Scottsdale, AZ

Team Overview

You will support the General Counsel in ADF’s day-to-day legal operations, supporting the organization and its subsidiaries. In this role, you will play  a key role in provide expert legal guidance across a range of areas while helping ensure ADF’s operations remain compliant, mission-focused, and protected from risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Counsel to drive the strategy and execution of ADF’s corporate counsel team.
• Advise on a variety of matters, including general corporate and non-profit, tax, and regulatory compliance, corporate governance and global entity management, contracts, IP, privacy and data protection, HR, ethics, and risk management
• Assist General Counsel in ensuring ADF’s domestic and international operations remain compliant with evolving laws and regulations.
• Advise on litigation and dispute-related matters involving ADF or its officers.
• Conduct proactive risk assessments and pre-litigation work to protect the ministry and safeguard its rights.
• Research complex legal issues and track legislative and regulatory developments that may impact ADF.
• Draft clear, well-reasoned legal opinions, agreements, policies, and other documents.
• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel as needed.
• Anticipate and mitigate legal and non-legal risks to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Take on special assignments from the General Counsel that advance ADF’s mission and legal strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 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 legal experience with strong corporate legal practice and governance expertise.
• Global or international corporate law experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams while handling sensitive, confidential information with professionalism.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with proven attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Westlaw).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house counsel experience and/or big law background.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more areas such as employment, data protection, intellectual property, taxation, real estate, contracts, risk management, or legal ethics.
• Experience advising nonprofit organizations and knowledge of nonprofit and tax compliance.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing attorneys or legal teams.

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.

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