# Legal Counsel

- Company: [Alliancedefendingfreedom](<https://jobstar.asia/company/alliancedefendingfreedom>)
- Location: Lansdowne, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; Dallas, TX
- Team: US Legal Advocacy
- Salary: $115K – $190K
- Posted: May 27, 2025

## Job description

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](https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/) to ensure we’re a fit for you.

**Locations:** Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX

**Key Responsibilities**

* Conduct research and interview clients and witnesses
* Prepare and respond to written discovery; conduct and defend depositions
* Represent clients in court, and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government; interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
* Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings
* Cooperate with Development team, including speaking engagements and other events
* Review in-house contracts and legal issues
* Interact with media regarding cases and issues
* Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence
* Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys
* Train junior attorneys; perform quality control via review and editing of junior attorneys’ drafts; in-house workshops, and one-on-one mentoring

**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 complex litigation experience

**Preferred Qualification**

* Trial experience

**Pay & Benefits**

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. 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

$115,000—$190,000 USD

## Apply

[Apply on Alliancedefendingfreedom](<https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alliancedefendingfreedom/jobs/4738219008?gh_jid=4738219008>)

Canonical job page: <https://jobstar.asia/job/legal-counsel-alliancedefendingfreedom-lansdowne-daa1c40646d9aa05>
