Associate General Counsel

ACC - Association of Corporate Counsel; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide legal counsel and services in consultation with the General Counsel and the Legal Department, enabling the organization to fulfill its mission while managing legal risk. The role supports in-house clients, coordinates across departments, and handles cross-border and international matters.

Ideal candidates will have a US Juris Doctorate with at least five years of experience, strong negotiation and research skills, and

Qualifications

• US Juris Doctorate, or foreign equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong ability to identify legal issues and provide practical advice to in-house clients.
• Experience with outside counsel and global exposure is preferred.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural situations.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and services in consultation with the General Counsel.
• Coordinate with other members of the Legal Department to support World Vision International and the Partnership.
• Advise on compliance with applicable laws and manage legal risk.
• Negotiate and collaborate with outside counsel as needed.
• Support cross-border, multijurisdictional matters, including international affairs.

Skills

In-house counsel experience

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Education

Juris Doctor (US)

Job description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As Associate General Counsel, you will provide legal counsel and services, in consultation with and under the direction of the General Counsel, and in coordination with other members of the Legal Department, to enable World Vision International and the broader World Vision "Partnership" to carry out their mission in compliance with applicable laws and at an acceptable level of legal risk.

You will preferably be admitted to the California Bar; however, the California requirement may be waived for an exceptional candidate who is admitted to the bar in another jurisdiction.

Requirements include:

• US Juris Doctorate, or foreign equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney.
• Solid foundation in fundamental legal theories, ability to identify problems and legal issues and provide practical advice to in-house clients, good negotiating and research skills, as well as effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in dealing with outside counsel, preferably global exposure and general knowledge of international affairs.
• Sensitivity in and exposure to cross-cultural situations.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
  

Highly desirable:

• Included in the 5 years' experience would be some in a major global law firm and engaged in cross-border, multijurisdictional matters.
• Experience in multijurisdictional employment law.
• Exposure/experience with countries in the developing world.
• Experience both in law firms and corporate in-house legal departments.
• Experience in a non-US legal system, particularly the Civil Law system would be preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit organisations.
• Fluency in a second language (especially Spanish, French, or Portuguese).

Please note: We will consider Remote applicants, who reside in a US State where WVI is registered to operate.

Is this the job for you?

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and by the closing date: October 16, 2026.

World Vision is dedicated to our team members' development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world's most vulnerable people.

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.