Diocese of Nashville
Nashville, TN, USA
Summary
The Director of Legal Services provides comprehensive civil legal counsel and oversight to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville and its related entities, including parishes, schools, and affiliated ministries. This position supports the diocesan mission by ensuring sound legal stewardship, minimizing risk, and promoting lawful, ethical conduct across all levels of diocesan operations.
The Director of Legal Services manages legal matters including contract negotiation, property law, employment issues, civil-canonical coordination, and litigation support. The role requires close collaboration with chancery leadership, diocesan departments, external counsel, and Church personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Counsel and Contract Administration
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, leases, MOUs, and service agreements for diocesan entities, ensuring alignment with civil law, diocesan policy, and canonical obligations.
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