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Who is Compassion International? Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty. The ministry releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The goal is for each child to become a responsible and fulfilled adult. Compassion's work has grown from...
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Job Description
The Assistant General Counsel directly influences the long-term success of Compassion International by serving as an advisor to the Deputy General Counsel for International Affairs and the General Counsel, providing proactive and specialized counsel and expertise on matters including developments in the law of eight countries in Africa, managing outside counsel in Africa and providing international leadership with proactive legal and non-legal advice in their individual contexts. The responsibilities include serving as a resource and legal consultant for the National Leadership Teams from eight African offices and the Africa Regional Leadership on activities like: selection and management of contract service, employee hiring, discipline, and termination, as well as, coaching, performance management, assigning, checking, and approving work to achieve global strategies and objectives. Countries of responsibility include: Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Togo, and Ghana.
*Please Note – This position will be based out of one of Compassion’s East Africa Offices.
Responsibilities
Faith
Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Education
Work Experience
International Legal experience working with NGO’s, charities, and/or religious organizations
Licenses and Certifications
Currently licensed to practice law in at least one country (or eligible to become licensed within 12 months of hire through examination or reciprocity).
*** Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above ***Working Environment: Office – Standard Office EnvironmentPhysical Demands: Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per dayTravel Requirements: May be required to travel up to 25% of normal schedule
Other: A high degree of expertise in employment, benefits, tax and business structures. Knowledge of exempt organization law preferred. Strong English language skills (spoken and written) required. Ability to read and understand French would be a plus.
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