Global Legal Counsel (Hybrid, Washington DC)

About the role

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Global Legal Counsel to provide solution‑driven legal guidance across its worldwide programs and operations. Based in the Washington, DC area, the role works on a hybrid schedule (onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays) and reports to the Vice President, Legal Affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide solution‑driven legal counsel across a wide spectrum of legal subjects relevant to IJM’s global programs and operations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, policies, procedures, and related documents.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk, compliance obligations, and practical risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging or complex issues and translate findings into clear, actionable guidance.
• Support organizational initiatives involving technology and data, employment practices, internal investigations, intellectual property, finance, grants, and program operations.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel relationships, including oversight of litigation and specialized advisory matters.
• Support governance, ethics, and compliance matters, including policies, whistleblower or ethics issues, and appropriate escalation of legal risk.
• Contribute to legal operations and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes and systems for scalable risk management.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance materials, and capacity‑building resources on legal and compliance topics for staff.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across IJM’s operations and program teams.

Required profile

• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Experience providing legal counsel to global or multi‑jurisdictional organizations.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents.
• Strong analytical skills to assess legal risk and develop mitigation strategies.

Required skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.