Associate General Counsel

Job Description

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As Associate General Counsel for World Vision International, you will provide legal counsel and services, in consultation with and under the direction of the General Counsel, to enable World Vision International and the broader World Vision Partnership to carry out their mission in compliance with applicable laws and at an acceptable level of legal risk.

Preferred location: California. Candidates in other states where WVI is registered will also be considered. Admittance to the California Bar is also preferred but will consider exceptional candidates in other locations and admittance to the Bar in other jurisdictions.

Requirements include:

• US Juris Doctorate, or foreign equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney, with at least some of that in a major global law firm and engaged in cross-border, multijurisdictional matters.
• Admitted to the California Bar and licensed to practice law in California, or registered as In-House Counsel under Rule 9.46, or as a Registered Foreign Legal Consultant under Rule 9.44 is strongly preferred.
• Solid foundation in fundamental legal theories, ability to identify problems and legal issues and provide practical advice to in-house clients, good negotiating and research skills, as well as effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in dealing with outside counsel and general knowledge of international affairs.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and business Spanish.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Compensation: For positions filled in the United States, the typical salary range for this role is USD $140,000 to $175,000. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity, and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Is this the job for you?

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the closing date 08 JULY 2024.

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

About the Organization

The World Vision Partnership is a global community of people passionately committed to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

www.wvi.org

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.