Why We Need This
Netism is actively pursuing RFRA recognition for sacred substance use, maintains legally protected pastoral counseling under clergy-penitent privilege, and operates as a 508(c)(1)(A) religious organization. We also require legal support for enforcing confidentiality agreements and handling NDA violations. Without proper legal counsel, the organization is exposed.
What This Person Would Do
- Advise on RFRA applications and religious exemption strategy for sacred substances
- Review and strengthen pastoral counseling legal protections and consent documents
- Ensure 508(c)(1)(A) compliance and advise on governance best practices
- Review contracts, waivers, and liability documents for Sacred Sitting, counseling, and events
- Draft, review, and enforce Non-Disclosure Agreements for volunteers, contributors, and participants
- Handle NDA violation cases — pursue legal remedies when confidentiality is breached
- Advise on land acquisition, zoning, and use permissions for future sanctuary projects
- Represent Netism if any legal challenges arise
This is a volunteer position. Netism is a nonprofit spiritual organization — no one here is paid. We cover all role-related expenses. Your time creates real impact in real lives. This is the work of changing how humanity relates to itself, to the earth, and to the sacred. Read the 9 Points of Netism.
This is a volunteer position. Netism is a nonprofit spiritual organization. No one here is paid — not leadership, not staff, not contributors. We are building this together because we believe the world needs it. Netism covers all expenses tied to your role — event fees, software, travel, materials, and equipment. Your time is the only thing we cannot provide for you, and it is the most valuable thing you can give. Every hour you invest here creates real impact in real lives. This is not charity work — this is the work of changing how humanity relates to itself, to the earth, and to the sacred. Read the 9 Points of Netism to understand what you would be part of.
UrgencyCritical — Needed Immediately
Time CommitmentAs-needed consultation, retainer or pro bono arrangement
CategoryLegal
Role TypeConsultant / Advisor
LocationRemote (Anywhere)
What Netism CoversNetism covers all expenses related to this role, including event fees, software subscriptions, travel costs, and materials. We do not ask you to spend your own money to serve. All we ask for is your time, your skill, and your integrity.
Skills Required
- Bar admission in Texas (preferred) or any U.S. state
- Knowledge of First Amendment religious freedom law and RFRA
- Nonprofit law experience
- Understanding of clergy-penitent privilege
- Experience drafting and enforcing NDAs and confidentiality agreements
Nice to Have
- Experience with religious exemption applications (UDV, NAC precedents)
- Real estate and land use law for rural Texas
- Experience with 508(c)(1)(A) organizations
- Litigation experience in religious freedom cases
- Intellectual property law experience
- Willingness to work pro bono or reduced-fee
