General Counsel

Boone County Family Resources; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA/FSA

Pension plan

Paid time off

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Boone County Family Resources, a Missouri-based community agency, seeks a General Counsel for strategic legal leadership. This 50% job-share role supports the Executive Director and ensures legal compliance across agency operations and services to individuals served by BCFR.

The successful candidate will hold a Missouri license, possess a law degree, and demonstrate sound judgment and travel willingness to fulfill responsibilities, with a commitment to the agency's mission to empower residents

Qualifications

• Active Missouri law license in good standing.
• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Access to an insured, properly maintained vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Executive Director and provide leadership for a variety of agency functions to support legal compliance across operations and services.
• Promote the aims and objectives of the Agency within the community and among professionals.
• Identify and manage legal priorities in alignment with safeguarding and strengthening the Agency’s operations and compliance objectives.

Skills

Missouri attorney license

Leadership & policy guidance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or U.S. law degree

Job description

About Us

Boone County Family Resources is a rapidly growing community-based agency dedicated to supporting Boone County residents with developmental disabilities and their families. Our mission is to help individuals THRIVE in our community, CONNECT with others, and ACHIEVE their personal goals.

We take pride in fostering a friendly, welcoming, and vibrant work environment. We are currently seeking a reliable and organizedindividual to join our team as a 50% Job Share.

As our General Counsel, you will assist the Executive Director by advising and providing leadership for a variety of Agency functions to support legal compliance in Agency operations and services to individuals served by BCFR. The General Counsel shall promote the aims and objectives of the Agency within the community and among other professionals. The person occupying this position must exercise reasonable and prudent judgment as well as mental and physical abilities to identify priorities within the Agency. General Counsel shall exhibit the ability to identify and manage legal priorities in a manner consistent with safeguarding and strengthening the Agency’s operational and compliance objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a license to practice law in Missouri that is in good standing
• Have a degree from a four-year accredited college or university
• Have access to an insured and properly maintained vehicle for your travel. Operate that vehicle in a safe and prudent manner and comply with all applicable laws.

Compensation & Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs

Financial Well-being

• Competitive Compensation
• Up to 5% pay increase after successful completion of the introductory period
• Life Insurance
• LAGERS Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement Plan
• College savings through MOST Missouri’s 529 Education Plan

Paid Time Off

• Vacation:
  • 0-4 years = 2 weeks
  • 5-9 years = 3 weeks
  • 10-14 years = 4 weeks
  • 15-19 years = 4.5 weeks
  • 20+ years = 5 weeks
• 10 Sick Days
• 3 Personal/Wellness Days
• 11 Paid Holidays

Other Perks

• Eligible for merit-based raises at 6 months, 1 year, and annually thereafter
• Employment with Boone County Family Resources qualifies for certain student loan forgiveness programs

Boone County Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating an inclusive working environment for all employees.

To view our DEI Statement, visit: www.bcfr.org/about/dei-mission-statement

To request ADA accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Manager or Director of Compliance at 573-874-1995