Legal Counsel, Church & Ministry Alliance
Company websiteadflegal.org (Alliance Defending Freedom, opens in new tab)
Base salary $101,029 to $111,131
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Lansdowne, VA
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- LocationLansdowne, VA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.
Location: Lansdowne, VA
Team Overview
In this role, you will primarily serve as a resource to ministries and ministry leaders, providing day-to-day operational and legal assistance in support of their religious missions. You will conduct legal review of church and ministry governing documents, handbooks, policies, and some contracts; consult directly with churches and ministries to advise on their legal rights and responsibilities; assist in preparing and revising legal resources; and engage in public advocacy such as speaking, blogging, and appearing in all forms of media upon ADF’s request. You will meet established legal service objectives and be responsible for providing exceptional service to CMA members.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day operational legal assistance to faith-based ministries to enable them to effectively carry out their religious missions.
- Formulate legal advice, resources, policies, and best practices addressing various aspects of ministry operations.
- Assist ministries in the adoption, initial implementation, and consistent application of such policies, procedures, & practices. Advise ministries about threats to the religious liberty of the Church, and steps to protect that religious liberty, whether generally or in response to specific situations through speaking engagements, publications, conference calls, webinars, web-based resources, and other means.
- Cultivate a growing knowledge base & develop various resources on topics related to churches, ministry organizations, and Christian schools.
- Advise Allied Attorneys on referred matters within areas of legal competence. As well as, network and develop relationships with potential Church & Ministry Alliance members.
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D.; active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
- 1+ years of legal experience
Pay & Benefits
At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and growth. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.
Want to Know More About ADF?
This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.
Virginia Salary Range
$101,028.57—$111,131.43 USD
Source: Alliance Defending Freedom on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
This listingLegal Counsel, Church & Ministry Alliance$101,029 to $111,131
Executive Communications Manager (Executive Speechwriter)$119,800 to $176,500
Legal Counsel, Government Affairs$152,600 to $219,300
Vice President of Public Relations$166,300 to $250,800
Vice President of Events$166,300 to $250,800
Senior Counsel, Federal Public Policy$196K to $229K
Senior Counsel, Counter Censorship Task Force$210,600 to $257,700
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Legal Counsel, Church & Ministry Alliance (this listing) | $101,029 - $111,131 |
| Executive Communications Manager (Executive Speechwriter) | $119,800 - $176,500 |
| Legal Counsel, Government Affairs | $152,600 - $219,300 |
| Vice President of Public Relations | $166,300 - $250,800 |
| Vice President of Events | $166,300 - $250,800 |
| Senior Counsel, Federal Public Policy | $196K - $229K |
| Senior Counsel, Counter Censorship Task Force | $210,600 - $257,700 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Advertised base range changed
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-05-26
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Lansdowne, VA
$101,028.57—$111,131.43 USD
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