Description
Is God calling you to ministry?
For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.
CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS :
All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA's religious mission.
Department Detail - The Legal Department exists to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ by providing legal services and counsel relating to the rights, obligations, privileges and interests of BGEA and its related organizations. We specialize in understanding BGEA and the various ways in which the law intersects with its activities, in order to seize opportunities while also managing risks.
Job Summary - Staff Attorney assists the General Counsel and other senior in-house counsel in ensuring that the legal affairs of the Association and its affiliates are carried out in compliance with existing laws, and in the rendering of legal services to the Association and its affiliates. Under the direction of the General Counsel and in coordination with other senior in-house counsel, this position is responsible for legal research, Legal department knowledge management, and in coordination with the General Counsel and other senior in-house counsel, providing legal advice and services to the Association's various divisions and departments.
M inistry Requirements
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
- Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
- Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA's Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
- Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence
Essent ial Duties and Responsibilities
Stays abreast of relevant legal and regulatory issues and developmentsDrafts, reviews and processes contracts and other legal documents as needed and / or directed, while continuously looking for ways to add value to BGEA's contract review and management processes, including through substantive education of internal clients, participation in system redesign and implementation, use of emerging, approved technologies, and strategic consultation with external resourcesConducts research, prepares legal opinions, provides counsel and representation on assigned issuesAssists ministry departments by providing legal guidance relative to issues arising in the context of ministry programs and relationships, vendor management and insurance issues, including without limitation, the organization and operation of Festival offices, regulation of charitable entities, privacy and data protection, First Amendment (U.S. Constitution) and national and international religious liberty issuesAssists in continual efforts to optimize the Legal department's knowledge management systems (e.g., ProLaw, procedures, etc.), to enable Legal to access historic or active file data accurately and efficiently as necessary to inform current counsel and decision-makingCompiles and maintains a list of statutes and other laws that apply to BGEA, and conducts ongoing review of BGEA policies, procedures, and operations, for compliance with those standards, and makes recommendations regarding changes to policies and / or procedures necessary to ensure the sameCoordinates the documentation of Legal department procedures and guidanceAssists in monitoring and managing BGEA's various assets, including real properties, mineral interests, tangible and intangible properties, including its intellectual property (e.g., copyrights, trademarks, etc.)Marginal Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in providing oversight and direction to departmental administrative staff and in ensuring that all files are complete and accurateExecutes other projects or tasks as assignedJob Specifications
Skills and Knowledge
Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law schoolMust possess a license to practice law in North Carolina or must be eligible to practice on an in-house basis in North Carolina based on licensure and good standing in another jurisdiction1-3 years experience in the practice of law, preferably with experience in the area of nonprofit corporations, tax-exempt entities, contracts, real estate, probate and trust law, communications, oil & gas law, intellectual property, employment, benefits, taxation, worker's compensation / insurance, and international lawPhysical / Mental Demands
Ability to handle multiple assigned projects concurrentlyAbility to communicate effectively with executives and other professionalsAbility to maintain confidentiality and to use discretion in sensitive situationsAbility to understand and explain complex legal situationsAbility to work as an active member of a collaborative teamWorking Conditions
Standard legal office environmentWork week often exceeds 40 hours due to work load and pending deadlinesFriendly, cooperative and supportive atmosphere among co-workersDomestic and international travel requiredMission Statement
Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.
Statement of Faith
These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. (1 Thessalonians 2 : 13; 2 Timothy 3 : 15-17; John 3 : 16).We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons : Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Matthew 28 : 19; John 10 : 30; Ephesians 4 : 4-6).
We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1 : 23; John 1 : 1-4 and 1 : 29; Acts 1 : 11 and 2 : 22-24; Romans 8 : 34; 1 Corinthians 15 : 3-4; 2 Corinthians 5 : 21; Philippians 2 : 5-11; Hebrews 1 : 1-4 and 4 : 15).We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. (Luke 24 : 46-47; John 14 : 6; Acts 4 : 12; Romans 3 : 23; 2 Corinthians 5 : 10-11; Ephesians 1 : 7 and 2 : 8-9; Titus 3 : 4-7).We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3 : 5-8; Acts 1 : 8 and 4 : 31; Romans 8 : 9; 1 Corinthians 2 : 14; Galatians 5 : 16-18; Ephesians 6 : 12; Colossians 2 : 6-10).We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. (1 Corinthians 15 : 51-57; Revelation 20 : 11-15).We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. (1 Corinthians 12 : 12, 27; Ephesians 1 : 22-23).We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28 : 18-20; Acts 1 : 8; Romans 10 : 9-15;1 Peter 3 : 15).We believe God's plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2 : 24; Matthew 19 : 5-6; Mark 10 : 6-9; Romans 1 : 26-27; 1 Corinthians 6 : 9).We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. (Matthew 9 : 35-38; 22 : 37-39, and 28 : 18-20; Acts 1 : 8; Romans 10 : 9-15 and 12 : 20-21; Galatians 6 : 10; Colossians 2 : 6-10; 1 Peter 3 : 15).We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. (Psalm 139 : 13; Isaiah 49 : 1; Jeremiah 1 : 5; Matthew 22 : 37-39; Romans 12 : 20-21; Galatians 6 : 10).We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female. These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of one's biological sex is a rejection of God's merciful design and creative order. (Genesis 1 : 26-27; Mark 10 : 6; 1 Corinthians 6 : 9; Deuteronomy 22 : 5).Expectations for Ministry Employment
As an employee of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association :
I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA's expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God's Word, BGEA's Statement of Faith, and BGEA's policies including Christian Conduct.I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA's Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policiesI understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God's Word, BGEA's Statement of Faith, and BGEA's policies, is inconsistent with BGEA's Christian religious purpose.I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.The Title VII Exception for Employment
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.
Benefits Summary :
Full-Time employees working at least 36 hours per week, are eligible for benefits.
Medical, prescription, dental and vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Long term and short term disability insuranceTerm Life insurance401(k) retirement savings plan10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holidayMinimum 12 days of vacation10 sick days
