Global Legal Counsel

International Justice Mission

Legal Counsel providing solution-oriented legal guidance across IJM’s global programs and operations. You will enable operational excellence while managing legal and organizational risk.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWashington • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide solution-driven legal counsel across a wide spectrum of legal subject areas relevant to IJM’s global programs and operations
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, policies, procedures, and related documents
Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk, compliance obligations, and practical risk-mitigation strategies
Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions
Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging or complex issues and translate findings into clear, actionable guidance
Support organizational initiatives involving areas such as technology and data, employment practices, internal investigations, intellectual property, finance, grants, and program operations
Manage and coordinate external counsel relationships, including oversight of litigation and specialized advisory matters
Develop and deliver training, guidance materials, and capacity-building resources on legal and compliance topics for staff
Collaborate closely with colleagues across IJM’s operations and program teams
Support organizational governance, ethics, and compliance matters, including policies, whistleblower or ethics issues, and appropriate escalation of legal risk
Participate in multi-disciplinary projects, legal operations initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or international equivalent with active bar membership
Minimum of three (3) years of legal practice experience
Experience supporting complex or international organizations, including nonprofit, for-profit, governmental, or multilateral institutions
Demonstrated ability to advise and influence with sound judgment and strategic perspective
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchcontract negotiationcompliance analysisrisk mitigationpolicy draftinglitigation oversightintellectual propertyemployment practicesgrants managementprogram operations

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsstrategic perspectivesound judgmentinfluencing skillscapacity buildingtraining developmentproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active bar membership