Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Associate Counsel
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
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Associate Counsel
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The Associate Counsel is a trusted legal advisor who provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, regulatory, employment, and ministry-specific legal counsel across FCA's global operations. This role ensures FCA operates with integrity, excellence, and legal compliance while advancing the ministry's impact across more than 100 countries.
This position requires a seasoned attorney with 5-7 years of substantive legal experience, strong corporate transactional knowledge, real estate, leasing, and property transactional knowledge, nonprofit regulatory competence, and ministry sensitivity. The attorney must bring strong business judgment, agility, maturity, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, relational environment while providing solution‑oriented guidance that aligns with FCA's mission, values, and global ministry strategies.
MINISTERIAL DUTIES
Affirm and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement and Statement of Faith.
Maintain consistent spiritual disciplines such as daily prayer, Bible study, and Christian fellowship.
Live and model Christlike character, integrity, and biblical conduct.
Be actively connected to and involved in a local Bible‑believing church.
Provide spiritual encouragement and relational leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes.
Represent FCA's Christian mission faithfully in all interactions and decisions.
Corporate & Transactional Legal Work
Commercial vendor agreements
Licensing, sponsorship, partnership, and marketing contracts
Technology, data processing, and SaaS agreements
Real estate purchase agreements, leases, acquisitions, licenses, and property‑related contracts
Professional services and consulting agreements
Events, camp, lodging, and athletic facility use agreements
Cross-border ministry partnership MOUs
Additional Responsibilities
Structuring agreements to protect FCA, reduce risk, and support ministry goals.
Providing governance support, including bylaws, resolutions, consents, and legal entity information.
Advising on corporate risk management strategies, insurance requirements, and indemnity clauses.
Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
Nonprofit/tax‑exempt laws (IRS 501(c)(3), charitable solicitation, UBIT)
Youth safety and child protection standards (mandatory reporting, state laws, risk prevention)
Employment and labor law compliance (U.S., Canada, and global contexts)
Privacy and data protection (GDPR, COPPA, state regulations)
Fundraising, international giving, and charitable solicitation laws
Global operational restrictions and country‑specific compliance
Compliance Responsibilities
Developing and updating policies, compliance frameworks, and training.
Identifying regulatory gaps and advising on organizational risk exposure.
Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and ministry standards.
Real Estate, Property & Event Risk Management
Reviewing and negotiating leases, renewals, and property agreements
Coordinating real‑estate acquisitions or divestitures
Supporting camp and retreat center operations from a legal standpoint
Ensuring event contracts meet safety, liability, and compliance requirements
Other Duties Duties assigned by the EVP of International Administration may include intellectual property, litigation, and campus access issues.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Ministry Partnership
Executive Team
Human Resources
Finance & Audit
Technology & Data
Advancement/Donor Relations
Field Ministry Leadership
International Regional Leaders
Marketing & Communications
Support Services
Media
International Support
Strategic Delivery
Functional Responsibilities
Translating legal requirements into practical, ministry‑aligned guidance.
Advising Marketing, Media, and Communications on brand use, messaging, advertising standards, content creation, and rights management.
Supporting Support Services in contracting, facilities, vendor management, and operational compliance.
Collaborating with International Support on global risk, entity structuring, and compliance issues.
Advising Strategic Delivery on organizational initiatives, cross‑functional projects, and change management efforts requiring legal alignment.
Supporting Board governance processes and preparing legal documentation.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; top 35% preferred.
Active license to practice law in the U.S. with the ability to obtain Missouri admission.
Minimum of 5‑7 years of progressive legal experience in areas including:
Corporate transactions and commercial contracting
Nonprofit/tax‑exempt law
Employment and labor law
International ministry or cross‑border operations
Proven ability to serve as a trusted business partner to senior leaders.
Strong legal judgment, risk analysis, and practical problem‑solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, drafting, and negotiation abilities.
Ability to handle multiple complex matters in a fast‑paced, high‑trust environment.
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and professional integrity.
Demonstrated commitment to FCA's mission and biblical values.
Competencies
Strategic and practical problem‑solving
Clear and effective communication
High relational intelligence (EQ)
Ability to translate legal complexities into ministry‑friendly guidance
Strong analytical and drafting skills
Adaptability and agility in a fast‑growing global organization
Confidentiality, integrity, and sound stewardship
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Associate Counsel
role at
Fellowship of Christian Athletes .
The Associate Counsel is a trusted legal advisor who provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, regulatory, employment, and ministry-specific legal counsel across FCA's global operations. This role ensures FCA operates with integrity, excellence, and legal compliance while advancing the ministry's impact across more than 100 countries.
This position requires a seasoned attorney with 5-7 years of substantive legal experience, strong corporate transactional knowledge, real estate, leasing, and property transactional knowledge, nonprofit regulatory competence, and ministry sensitivity. The attorney must bring strong business judgment, agility, maturity, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, relational environment while providing solution‑oriented guidance that aligns with FCA's mission, values, and global ministry strategies.
MINISTERIAL DUTIES
Affirm and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement and Statement of Faith.
Maintain consistent spiritual disciplines such as daily prayer, Bible study, and Christian fellowship.
Live and model Christlike character, integrity, and biblical conduct.
Be actively connected to and involved in a local Bible‑believing church.
Provide spiritual encouragement and relational leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes.
Represent FCA's Christian mission faithfully in all interactions and decisions.
Corporate & Transactional Legal Work
Commercial vendor agreements
Licensing, sponsorship, partnership, and marketing contracts
Technology, data processing, and SaaS agreements
Real estate purchase agreements, leases, acquisitions, licenses, and property‑related contracts
Professional services and consulting agreements
Events, camp, lodging, and athletic facility use agreements
Cross-border ministry partnership MOUs
Additional Responsibilities
Structuring agreements to protect FCA, reduce risk, and support ministry goals.
Providing governance support, including bylaws, resolutions, consents, and legal entity information.
Advising on corporate risk management strategies, insurance requirements, and indemnity clauses.
Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
Nonprofit/tax‑exempt laws (IRS 501(c)(3), charitable solicitation, UBIT)
Youth safety and child protection standards (mandatory reporting, state laws, risk prevention)
Employment and labor law compliance (U.S., Canada, and global contexts)
Privacy and data protection (GDPR, COPPA, state regulations)
Fundraising, international giving, and charitable solicitation laws
Global operational restrictions and country‑specific compliance
Compliance Responsibilities
Developing and updating policies, compliance frameworks, and training.
Identifying regulatory gaps and advising on organizational risk exposure.
Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and ministry standards.
Real Estate, Property & Event Risk Management
Reviewing and negotiating leases, renewals, and property agreements
Coordinating real‑estate acquisitions or divestitures
Supporting camp and retreat center operations from a legal standpoint
Ensuring event contracts meet safety, liability, and compliance requirements
Other Duties Duties assigned by the EVP of International Administration may include intellectual property, litigation, and campus access issues.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Ministry Partnership
Executive Team
Human Resources
Finance & Audit
Technology & Data
Advancement/Donor Relations
Field Ministry Leadership
International Regional Leaders
Marketing & Communications
Support Services
Media
International Support
Strategic Delivery
Functional Responsibilities
Translating legal requirements into practical, ministry‑aligned guidance.
Advising Marketing, Media, and Communications on brand use, messaging, advertising standards, content creation, and rights management.
Supporting Support Services in contracting, facilities, vendor management, and operational compliance.
Collaborating with International Support on global risk, entity structuring, and compliance issues.
Advising Strategic Delivery on organizational initiatives, cross‑functional projects, and change management efforts requiring legal alignment.
Supporting Board governance processes and preparing legal documentation.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; top 35% preferred.
Active license to practice law in the U.S. with the ability to obtain Missouri admission.
Minimum of 5‑7 years of progressive legal experience in areas including:
Corporate transactions and commercial contracting
Nonprofit/tax‑exempt law
Employment and labor law
International ministry or cross‑border operations
Proven ability to serve as a trusted business partner to senior leaders.
Strong legal judgment, risk analysis, and practical problem‑solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, drafting, and negotiation abilities.
Ability to handle multiple complex matters in a fast‑paced, high‑trust environment.
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and professional integrity.
Demonstrated commitment to FCA's mission and biblical values.
Competencies
Strategic and practical problem‑solving
Clear and effective communication
High relational intelligence (EQ)
Ability to translate legal complexities into ministry‑friendly guidance
Strong analytical and drafting skills
Adaptability and agility in a fast‑growing global organization
Confidentiality, integrity, and sound stewardship
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