Legal & Compliance Manager

Reporting Relationship: This position will report to the VP of Finance

Purpose: The Legal & Compliance Manager will lead & execute all aspects of legal (partner agreements & contracts), leasing, vendor & contract management, and corporate insurance. The Legal & Compliance Manager will also lead international finance compliance and handle all state and local registrations and filings.

The position responsibilities will include, but is not limited, to the following:

· Oversee and manage all ministry partner agreements including accountability reporting.

· Oversee and facilitate the grant-making process through collaboration with ministry teams to draft and finalize grant agreements with long-term and project partners.

· Assist with onboarding independent contractors through negotiation and finalization of contractor agreements.

· Develop and maintain vendor agreement processes, including contract review as needed.

· Advise internal teams on applicable legal obligations and risk management.

· Ensure use of proper releases, waivers, and other agreements in relation to internal and external ministry efforts.

· Review and manage all lease arrangements for TTF and related entities.

· Oversee corporate insurance and risk management processes for TTF and related entities including annual renewals, necessary policy updates, and special event coverage.

· Execute all federal, state, and local registrations and filings including sales tax, charitable solicitation, and annual reports.

· Act as support to VP of Finance in preparation for board meetings.

· Primary liaison between TTF and outside legal counsel.

· Lead and manage TTF intellectual property strategy.

· Lead due diligence and research for international expansion efforts.

· Complete necessary topical legal research for TTF and related entities.

· Monitor relevant areas of law for changes that may impact TTF including corporate, nonprofit, and employment law.

· Ensure compliance with applicable international laws, as well as finance and tax regulations.

· Always seek opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency of all Legal & Compliance related processes.

· Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

· Ability to research various topics and provide appropriate guidance.

· Bachelors degree in business, law, or finance; preference for JD or MBA

· 5 years working within finance or contract law

· Preferable experience with international finance and law

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Ability to communicate in non-legal and financial jargon

· Experience reviewing, understanding, and explaining contracts and complex documents (i.e. insurance policies)

· Demonstrated ability to manage confidential documents and information

· Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and prioritize, while multitasking and working under pressure

· Dependable with a servant nature

· Experience with LexisNexis a plus