Associate General Counsel

Legal – Virginia Beach, VA

The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join its corporate legal department.  Reporting directly to CBN's Vice President and General Counsel, this position will provide legal representation, counsel, and service to CBN and its related entities.  This position will perform services on CBN’s premises in Virginia Beach, VA.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of corporate/commercial law, and proficiency in at least two additional areas of relevant legal specialty, as follows: international operations; trusts and estates; entertainment/media law; human resources, employee benefits and employment law; data protection and privacy; tax exempt organizations.
• Minimum seven (7) years relevant law practice experience, either as in-house or outside counsel, highly preferred.
• Excellent ability to structure and analyze commercial and other transactions.
• Strong contract negotiation and document drafting skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of litigation practice/litigation skills as well as strong litigation management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible with ability to meet challenging deadlines/time demands.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent business judgment and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Required licenses/certifications:

• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of a State bar association, able to be readily admitted to Virginia State Bar, either as an active member or as Virginia Corporate Counsel.

CBN is a global nonprofit ministry demonstrating the love of God by sharing the Gospel through mass communication, digital media, and humanitarian aid. Headquartered in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA, CBN offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and full benefits package.  If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with CBN’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our CBN Job Board at www.cbn.com.

We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.