Legal Counsel, Church & Ministry Alliance

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);" href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a>&nbsp;</span>to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Team Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">In this role, you will report to the Deputy Director of the&nbsp;Church &amp; Ministry Alliance (CMA) Legal Program Team. You will primarily serve as a resource to ministries and ministry leaders, providing day-to-day operational and legal assistance in support of their religious missions. You will conduct legal review of church and ministry governing documents, handbooks, policies, and some contracts; consult directly with churches and ministries to advise on their legal rights and responsibilities; assist in preparing and revising legal resources; and engage in public advocacy such as speaking, blogging, and appearing in all forms of media upon ADF’s request. You will meet established legal service objectives and be responsible for providing exceptional service to CMA members.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Locations: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lansdowne, VA</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Provide day-to-day operational legal assistance to faith-based ministries to enable them to effectively carry out their religious missions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Formulate legal advice, resources, policies, and best practices addressing various aspects of ministry operations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia