Legal Counsel, Office of the General Counsel
Company: Alliance Defending Freedom
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Statement of
Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you. Location: Dallas, TX Team
Overview We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our
Office of the General Counsel with specialized experience in
employment law and data privacy and protection. This role will
serve as a strategic legal advisor on complex workforce matters,
data compliance issues, and other legal representation matters,
supporting our mission-driven organization in maintaining the
highest standards of legal and ethical compliance, across our
global organization. Key Responsibilities Assist General Counsel in
leading efforts to provide core legal services to ADF and its
subsidiary entities. Provide strategic legal counsel on all aspects
of the employment lifecycle, including compliance with global,
state, and federal laws and regulations; conduct internal
investigations; draft and negotiate employment-related agreements
and policies; advise on compensation practices; and provide
relevant legal support to HR, leaders, and other stakeholders.
Manage litigation and disputes directly or indirectly involving ADF
corporate entities or officers as parties, including
employment-related matters, working with outside counsel, as
appropriate. Advise on data privacy, protection, and security
matters to ensure global compliance. Proactively protect ADF
corporate entities from legal and non-legal threats. Collaborate
with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, Finance,
Development, and program teams. Provide training to team members in
relevant areas. Interact with outside counsel, as necessary. Stay
current on legal developments affecting the ministry and
communicate impacts to stakeholders. Handle special projects
assigned by the General Counsel. Minimum Qualifications J.D.,
active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting
admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year 7
years of relevant experience Ability to travel overnight and
international travel, as needed Excellent legal skills Substantial
experience and knowledge of in-house legal practice Preferred
Qualifications In-house experience and big law background Global
employment law experience Experience in international regulatory
law Pay & Benefits At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a
competitive compensation and benefits package to support your
well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary
ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law
firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental
insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid
disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with
a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time
off and 12 paid holidays each year. Want to Know More About
ADF?
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