The First Church of Christ, Scientist · 2 weeks ago
Associate Counsel II
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expThe First Church of Christ, Scientist is seeking an Associate Counsel II to provide legal counsel and services to its client departments. This role involves managing intellectual property matters, including copyright and trademark issues, and delivering high-quality legal services to support the organization's mission.
Non ProfitReligion
Responsibilities
Provides legal representation and legal services to client departments
Develops and maintains an understanding of client departments’ business operations, goals, and strategic direction and supports those goals by providing practical, solutions-oriented legal advice
Advises client departments on legal risk management, anticipates legal issues, and provides timely, responsive guidance
Collaborates with in-house counsel and coordinates with outside legal counsel on various legal matters
Serves as a liaison between client departments and outside legal counsel, overseeing the scope, quality, and delivery of outside legal services
Reviews and analyzes current and proposed statutes, regulations and case law for potential impact on client departments; assists client departments in understanding legal developments and assessing their implications
Analyzes facts and applicable law to recommend the advisability of initiating, defending, or resolving litigation or similar legal actions
Manages and delegates work to paralegals, legal assistants and other legal support staff, as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required
Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. state required
Admission to the Massachusetts Bar required, or consistent progress toward admission, unless registered with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers and limited to in-house counsel practice for The Mother Church
5-10 years of general legal practice, including at least 2 years in relevant practice areas
A demonstrable, thorough knowledge of applicable law and its practical application is required
Ability to work collaboratively in a client-focused environment
Microsoft Office (MSWord, Excel, Powerpoint) and Google Suite are required
Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class instruction required
Preferred
Intellectual property law (copyright and trademark) experience is a plus
Video conferencing software (e.g., Zoom) skills are a plus
Company
The First Church of Christ, Scientist
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, also known as The Mother Church, is the global headquarters for the Christian Science movement, a Christian denomination originated in America, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879.
201-500 employees
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