Deputy General Counsel

Job Summary

The Deputy General Counsel serves as a critical legal advisor and operational leader working under the leadership of the General Counsel to oversee the legal regulatory and compliance functions of our clients organization. This role ensures that our clients global operations adhere to applicable laws across multiple jurisdictions and supports its global expansion efforts. The Deputy General Counsel will be responsible for managing complex legal negotiations driving regulatory and compliance initiatives to facilitate global missions and fostering seamless coordination within our clients leadership structure. This position demands a proactive strategic thinker with exceptional legal expertise cultural adaptability and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders in a dynamic faith-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Legal Function & Contract Management: Lead the negotiation drafting review and execution of a wide range of complex agreements critical to our clients operations (e.g. property transactions facility management equipment supply and commercial contracts). Ensure all agreements are legally sound mitigate risks and align with our clients strategic objectives. Conduct thorough due diligence for compliance with local and international laws. Manage the engagement and performance of external law firms serving as the primary liaison and maintaining detailed records of legal engagements.
  

• Dispute Resolution & Litigation Oversight: Strategically manage the resolution of conflicts disputes claims or litigation involving our clients organization to minimize disruption and reputational harm. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments develop mitigation strategies and prepare legal documentation. Support the supervision of external solicitors and proactively identify potential legal vulnerabilities to recommend preventive measures.
  

• Legal Advisory Services: Provide comprehensive legal research and advisory support to our clients Management and Senior Leadership on diverse legal regulatory and compliance issues. Deliver precise guidance on corporate governance property transactions intellectual property labor law and non-profit regulations. Present complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
  

• Policy Formulation & Compliance: Collaborate to develop and maintain internal legal and compliance policies that govern our clients operations across domestic and international jurisdictions. Draft and review policies related to ministry operations risk management data protection and human resources. Conduct periodic policy audits and awareness training initiatives to foster a culture of compliance. Ensure rigorous adherence to laws governing nonprofit organizations tax exemptions and ministry activities. Oversee the preparation and timely submission of all mandatory regulatory filings (e.g. annual returns and tax compliance documents).
  

• Regulatory Engagement & Audits: Develop a regulatory engagement strategy to sustain productive relationships with government agencies and external stakeholders. Manage responses to information requests enquiries or audits from regulatory authorities safeguarding our clients interests. Proactively prepare for audits by conducting internal reviews.
  

• Corporate Governance & Entity Management: Support the oversight of corporate governance and the management of all our clients entities globally. Facilitate Board of Trustee meetings including agenda preparation minute-taking and follow-up on action items. Manage governance processes such as board appointments and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Serve as a key liaison between the boards of related entities and the Global Office/HQ to ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
  

• Global Missions Support: Collaborate to design and execute a comprehensive strategy for our clients global missions and expansion. Provide strategic legal guidance to identify viable regions for establishing new expressions through in-depth market and regulatory analyses. Facilitate the creation of governance structures for new expressions ensuring compliance with local laws and seamless integration with our clients global framework.
  

Requirements

Education

• Law degree (LL.B) with a minimum of second class (lower) from an accredited university.
  

• Active licensure to practice law in relevant jurisdictions.
  

• Masters degree (LL.M) in international law nonprofit management or corporate governance is an added advantage.
  

Experience

• 10-12 years of legal experience in corporate law nonprofit regulations regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
  

• Proven experience overseeing governance processes for multiple entities including board meetings and statutory filings.
  

• Skilled in acting as a liaison between global entity boards and a Global Office/HQ.
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of contract law property law data protection and global regulatory frameworks.
  

• Strong negotiation and communication skills to secure favorable outcomes and articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  

• Strong strategic planning skills to support global expansion including risk assessments and market analyses.
  

• High cultural sensitivity and adaptability to work across diverse international contexts.
  

• Proficiency in legal research platforms compliance management software and data analytics tools.
  

Attitude & Behavioral Traits

• A vibrant personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
  

• Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct confidentiality and our clients mission-driven values.
  

• Embodiment of the ASHLIE values of our clients organization.
  

• Broad-based positive attitude with a strong desire to work as a member of a high-performance global team.
  

• Teachable willing to learn and must be a self-starter with a capacity for lateral thinking.
  

• High-energy and willing to take on responsibilities beyond the call of duty.