Fellowship of Christian Athletes- Associate Counsel

Company Or Organization
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Location:
Kansas City, Mo. Will consider remote work

Salary Information
$90,000-$140,000

Job Description
The Associate Counsel is a trusted legal advisor who provides comprehensive corporate, transactional, regulatory, employment, and ministry-specific legal counsel across FCA's global operations. This role ensures FCA operates with integrity, excellence, and legal compliance while advancing the ministry's impact across more than 100 countries.

This position requires a seasoned attorney with 5-7 years of substantive legal experience, strong corporate transactional knowledge, strong real estate, leasing, and property transactional knowledge, nonprofit regulatory competence, and ministry sensitivity. The attorney must bring strong business judgment, agility, maturity, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, relational environment while providing solution-oriented guidance that aligns with FCA's mission, values, and global ministry strategies.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

FCA This role is considered a ministerial position and must reflect FCA's commitment to advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through service and stewardship.

Affirm and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement and Statement of Faith.

Maintain consistent spiritual disciplines such as daily prayer, Bible study, and Christian fellowship.

Live and model Christlike character, integrity, and biblical conduct.

Be actively connected to and involved in a local Bible-believing church.

Provide spiritual encouragement and relational leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes.

Represent FCA's Christian mission faithfully in all interactions and decisions

Role Responsibilities
Corporate & Transactional Legal Work. Independently manage, review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of corporate and ministry-related agreements, including:

Commercial vendor agreements, Licensing, sponsorship, partnership, and marketing contracts.

Technology, data processing, and SaaS agreements.

Real estate purchase agreements, leases, acquisitions, licenses, and property-related contracts

Professional services and consulting agreements.

Events, camp, lodging, and athletic facility use agreements.

Cross-border ministry partnership MOUs.

Responsibilities Include
Structuring agreements to protect FCA, reduce risk, and support ministry goals.

Providing governance support, including bylaws, resolutions, consents, and legal entity information.

Advising on corporate risk management strategies, insurance requirements, and indemnity clauses.

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory.

Provide legal counsel related to FCA's broad regulatory landscape, including:

Nonprofit/tax-exempt laws (IRS 501(3), charitable solicitation, UBIT)

Youth safety and child protection standards (mandatory reporting, state laws, risk prevention)

Employment and labor law compliance (U.S., Canada, and global contexts)

Privacy and data protection (GDPR, COPPA, state regulations)

Fundraising, international giving, and charitable solicitations laws

Global operational restrictions and country-specific compliance

Developing and updating policies, compliance frameworks, and training.

Identifying regulatory gaps and advising on organizational risk exposure.

Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and ministry standards.

Real Estate, Property & Event Risk Management

Support All Aspects Of Real Estate And Facility-related Matters
Reviewing and negotiating leases, renewals, and property agreements

Coordinating real estate acquisitions or divestitures

Supporting camp and retreat center operations from a legal standpoint

Ensuring event contracts meet safety, liability, and compliance requirements

Other Duties
Duties assigned by the EVP of International Administration may include intellectual property, litigation, and campus access issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Ministry Partnership

Serve as a strategic partner to multiple FCA departments and leadership groups, including:

Executive Team

Human Resources

Finance & Audit

Technology & Data

Advancement/Donor Relations

Field Ministry Leadership

International Regional Leaders

Marketing & Communications

Support Services

Media

International Support

Strategic Delivery

Required Experience & Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; top 35% preferred.

Active license to practice law in the U.S. with the ability to obtain Missouri admission.

Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive legal experience in areas including:

Corporate transactions and commercial contracting

Nonprofit/tax-exempt law

Employment and labor law

International ministry or cross-border operations

Proven ability to serve as a trusted business partner to senior leaders.

Strong legal judgment, risk analysis, and practical problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication, drafting, and negotiation abilities.

Ability to handle multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.

High emotional intelligence, discretion, and professional integrity.

Demonstrated commitment to FCA's mission and biblical values

COMPETENCIES

Strategic and practical problem-solving

Clear and effective communication

High relational intelligence (EQ)

Ability to translate legal complexities into ministry-friendly guidance

Strong analytical and drafting skills

Adaptability and agility in a fast-growing global organization

Confidentiality, integrity, and sound stewardship

Location:
Kansas City, Mo. Will consider remote work

Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; top 35% preferred. Active license to practice law in the U.S. with the ability to obtain Missouri admission. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive legal experience

Closing Date
01/31/2026

Website Or Application Links

Additional Information
Contact: Ken Williams-EVP Fellowship of Christian Athletes