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Associate Counsel III - New - Boston Massachusetts
Company: Christian Science Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Posted On: 01/22/2025
Department: Office of the General Counsel SUMMARY This position provides legal counsel to client departments of The First Church of Christ, Scientist ("The Mother Church") and its affiliate entities, including the Christian Science Publishing Society. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provides legal representation and services to clients as needed.
- Acquires an understanding of the client department's business, goals, and direction and supports the achievement of these goals by working closely with the client department in a way which facilitates rather than hinders the client's legitimate business needs.
- Consults with the client department in guarding against legal risks. Anticipates the client's legal needs and gives prompt and responsive assistance.
- Collaborates and cooperates with counsel within the office and with outside legal counsel in various legal matters.
- Acts as a liaison between outside legal counsel and client departments, watching and managing the delivery of outside legal advice given.
- Regularly reviews current and proposed statutes, laws, and cases for possible impact on client department's actions, decisions, and policies. Assists client departments in understanding changes of law and assessing the impact of changes.
- Analyzes facts and law to recommend advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits or similar actions.
- Manages and delegates work to paralegals, legal assistants, and other support staff.
- Depending on level of position, additional duties as follows:
Level II - Covers broader areas of law
- Works with less supervision
- Works with higher levels of managers
Level III - May lead and direct the work of others
- May manage the work of the department
- May represent the General Counsel in daily activities of the department.
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS Reporting Relationships Supervisor: General Counsel Regular Contacts This position has regular contact with employees, managers, senior managers, and professionals. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. state is required. |
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