What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel in Missouri, USA position at Community of Christ?
25 August 2025
The legal counsel position supports the global church by overseeing or collaborating on real estate transactions, international legal matters, litigation, charitable and tax issues, and the development of legal resources for various jurisdictions.
Position Description
Employer
World Church
Education Requirements
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; active bar license in State of Missouri
Remote Eligibility
Not remote eligible. This position is based in Independence, Missouri, USA. Position is eligible for hybrid work schedule.
Language Proficiency
English Required
Experience Required/Desired
3 years of in-house or non-profit experience preferred. Experience managing real estate transactions required. Experience with religious or other 501(c)(3) organizations, general domestic and international corporate operations desired.
Immediate Supervisor
General Counsel
Employment Status
Full Time
Summary of Position
Legal counsel position is responsible for and/or collaborates on the following functional areas for the global church: real estate transactions and related matters; international legal matters; litigation; charitable status and tax issues; creation and management of legal resources available to various jurisdictions of the church. Eligible for hybrid work schedule.
Essential Functions
None
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned when necessary. Additionally, the listed job responsibilities for this position may be adjusted to best fit the experience, skillset and strengths of the person hired in relation to the rest of the OGC team and needs of the organization.
Required Trainings
Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.
Ministerial Status
Non-minister
Overtime Status
Exempt
Application Instructions
Fill out World Church Employee application to apply.
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The legal counsel position supports the global church by overseeing or collaborating on real estate transactions, international legal matters, litigation, charitable and tax issues, and the development of legal resources for various jurisdictions.
Position Description
Employer
World Church
Education Requirements
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; active bar license in State of Missouri
Remote Eligibility
Not remote eligible. This position is based in Independence, Missouri, USA. Position is eligible for hybrid work schedule.
Language Proficiency
English Required
Experience Required/Desired
3 years of in-house or non-profit experience preferred. Experience managing real estate transactions required. Experience with religious or other 501(c)(3) organizations, general domestic and international corporate operations desired.
Immediate Supervisor
General Counsel
Employment Status
Full Time
Summary of Position
Legal counsel position is responsible for and/or collaborates on the following functional areas for the global church: real estate transactions and related matters; international legal matters; litigation; charitable status and tax issues; creation and management of legal resources available to various jurisdictions of the church. Eligible for hybrid work schedule.
Essential Functions
- Provides legal support to local and regional leaders and staff related to local jurisdictional real estate purchase and sale transactions.
- Advises leaders and staff on local jurisdictional real estate matters, such as easements, leases, access agreements and disputes.
- Supports the U.S. field, in collaboration with OGC team, by developing and updating legal resources, checklists, and guides for use by leaders and staff.
- Manages outside counsel on litigation matters, as assigned.
- Consults on international legal matters, as assigned.
- Advises church leadership and local jurisdictional leaders on IRS compliance, charitable status, and general tax issues, as assigned.
- Collaborates with OGC team to provide counsel on data protection and privacy policies and compliance, as assigned.
- Collaborates with OGC team on digitization of OGC files and document retention policies.
- Handles administrative and technical tasks related to their legal assignments.
- Dealing with ambiguity
- Excellent decision quality
- Ethics and values
- Excellent legal skills
- Integrity and trust
- Problem solver
- Time management
- Negotiating
- Conflict management
- Self-starter
- Written and verbal skills
- Organizational agility
- Cultural sensitivity
None
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned when necessary. Additionally, the listed job responsibilities for this position may be adjusted to best fit the experience, skillset and strengths of the person hired in relation to the rest of the OGC team and needs of the organization.
Required Trainings
Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.
Ministerial Status
Non-minister
Overtime Status
Exempt
Application Instructions
Fill out World Church Employee application to apply.
Apply Today!
Complete a World Church Employee Application to apply for this position.
APPLY
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