Commercial Contracts Attorney

Overview:

Understanding and daily application of ministry values, mission and biblical principles is key to being successful in this position.

In addition, a VALUES FIT is top priority. Do our values align with yours? Mission, Beliefs & Values. If so, please read on.

• Research, understand and recommend approaches based on ministry’s interests and legal and ethical principles.
• Partner with General Counsel to assess and manage areas that pose a legal risk to the ministry.
• Establish and maintain solid relationships with business unit owners, outside legal counsel, and internal clients.
• Analyze and communicate complex legal issues and make recommendations to decision-makers.
• Draft and review a variety of documents such as commercial contracts, leases and land-use agreements, advising on aspects of mergers and commercial acquisitions and depositions, real estate development transactions, litigation matters, licensing agreements, IP development agreements, hardware contracts, discovery documentation, SaaS and professional services contracts, and other contracts.
• Negotiate terms of transactions.
• Manage outside counsel relationships in partnership with the General Counsel, including litigation management and billing matters.
• Partner with and assist in the management and resolution of commercial leasing and other legal issues.
• Ensure that K-LOVE Inc. is compliant with pertinent rules, laws and regulations.
• Perform, at the request of the General Counsel, legal audits and recommend procedures and policies to mitigate risks.
• Keep the General Counsel informed of all legal activities and developments.
• Provide a positive, professional influence throughout the ministry; maintaining a harmonious work environment within your office and with those with whom you work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctorate or similar degree from an accredited school of law.
• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee or eligible for in-house exemption.
• 1 plus year of experience as a commercial or contracts attorney.
• Experience with commercial contracts, including negotiation, drafting, and administration.
• Experience solving complex challenges and collaborating across internal and external teams.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and management of sophisticated agreements, including SaaS, licensing, and real estate. Also, agreements including commercial acquisitions and dispositions, development, financing, leasing, ground leasing, land use, and MSA’s.
• Experience advising on critical compliance matters involving domestic and international data privacy laws.
• Ability to strategically influencing legal policies and business practices.
• Knowledge of Intellectual property, non-profit law, FCC laws, and litigation experience, preferred.
• Must possess sound judgment regarding appropriate risk tolerance while effectively communicating risks to key stakeholders to drive expedient, thoroughly informed decisions.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and value others; collaborative spirit with a servant leader philosophy within a supportive team.
• High level of integrity; demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance/ministry goals.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events.

EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values.

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”