Company or Organization:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Location:
Kansas City, Mo. Will consider remote work
Salary Information:
$90,000-$140,000
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:
https://myjobs.adp.com/fcajobs/cx/job-details?reqId=5001165683806
Additional Information:
Contact: Ken Williams-EVP Fellowship of Christian Athletes