World Vision International – Associate General Counsel

Christian Legal Society; Tyler (TX); Remote; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International in Tyler, Texas is seeking an Associate General Counsel with a JD or foreign equivalent and at least 5 years of practicing attorney experience. You will provide in-house legal counsel under the General Counsel, handling risk across the organization and coordinating with outside counsel as needed.

The role requires strong written and oral English communication, cross-cultural sensitivity, and readiness to handle international matters.

Qualifications

• Requires US JD or foreign equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong ability to identify problems and provide practical advice to in‑house clients.
• Experience with outside counsel and global exposure.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and services to enable World Vision International to carry out its mission in compliance with laws and at an acceptable level of legal risk.
• Advise in coordination with the General Counsel and Legal Department; liaise with external counsel as needed.
• Ensure cross-border, multijurisdictional awareness and risk management.

Skills

Bar admission

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Research

Written communication

Oral communication

Cross-cultural sensitivity

In-house collaboration

English fluency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent

Job description

Job or Position Title:

Associate General Counsel

Company or Organization:

World Vision International

Location:

Tyler, TX

Salary Information:

$133,465.00 - $200,000.00

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?

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.

Requirements:

At least 5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney. Included in the 5 years' experience would be some in a major global law firm and engaged in cross-border, multijurisdictional matters.