The Transactional Attorney will lead the transactional-based legal efforts that make it possible for Life.Church to carry out its mission throughout the world. This role is primarily responsible for contract execution for the organization. This role will review and analyze submitted contracts and will draft new contracts as necessary. The Transactional Attorney will also shepherd the legal aspects of real estate transactions. This role will manage intellectual property rights and compliance, contribute to the analysis of data privacy matters impacting our organization internationally, and assist with providing risk and liability assessments on a broad range of ministry activities and subject areas. The Transactional Attorney is responsible for collaborating with their CTL to cast vision, provide direction, and lead ministry efforts within their area of influence to outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.
At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.
What You’ll Do
- Lead contracts analysis and execution
- Work with the Contracts Coordinator to review and analyze all organizational contracts
- Provide support for direct reports through coaching, setting expectations, pastoral leadership, and regular 1-to-1 meetings
- Review and analyze submitted contracts for potential points of liability, obligations, and key business terms
- Identify legal risks and compliance of contracts, including regulatory and data privacy laws
- Draft contracts where one is not already provided
- Provide analysis of significant contracts to leadership and obtain approval
- Utilize the contract management system to review workflow and approval of contract terms
- Lead through and coach others in navigating contractual negotiations in a manner consistent with Life.Church’s beliefs and organizational values
- Oversee legal aspects of real estate transactions and corporate governance
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate, coordinate, and execute real estate and business acquisitions and sales
- Support the corporate governance aspects of Life.Church, including organizational documents, structuring, business licensing, and registration
- Partner on legal compliance efforts for global and local data privacy laws and regulations
- Inform and advise on the Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and its requirements, as well as other national and international data privacy laws
- Partner with organizational leaders to bring awareness to legal data privacy requirements, helping incorporate data privacy solutions into new projects, products, and initiatives
- Manage intellectual property strategies for the Church
- Manage all aspects of Life.Church intellectual property strategies, including applications, renewals, and infringement actions
- Coordinate with teams creating new intellectual property to ensure intellectual property rights are being preserved and maintained
Skills Needed to Succeed
- Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions and problem solve with innovation
- Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change
- Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships
- Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure and provide vision to projects
- Strong leadership skills and understanding on developing and guiding others
- Juris Doctor with a license in good standing to practice law
- 2-5 years related experience preferred
Benefits We Offer
- Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
- Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
- Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
- Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
-$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
- Casual dress and work environment.
- And much more!
Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity
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What We Do
Life.Church is one church in multiple locations, meeting across the United States and globally at Church Online.
Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. We are risk-taking, irrationally generous, spiritual contributors who bring our best, laugh hard, and honor God with integrity.
