Director of Legal Affairs

The Director of Legal Affairs (DLA) serves as a senior leader and strategic thought partner to the Chief of Activation & Justice, driving the alignment of the organization’s legal strategies related to voting and civil rights across federal, state, and local levels. As the organization advances into a new era of impact and innovation, the DLA will blend sound legal judgment, organizational strategy, and team leadership to translate high-level goals into sustainable legal frameworks and actionable outcomes. This position leads a dedicated legal team that includes a Supervising Attorney (who manages a group of junior attorneys), providing oversight, direction, and mentorship while fostering professional excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable results. The DLA is charged not only with ensuring the legal soundness of the organization’s work but also with helping redefine how an established civil rights organization meets the contemporary challenges of voting justice. The ideal candidate demonstrates unrelenting leadership, intellectual agility, strong foresight into federal jurisprudential trends, and the ability to navigate and synthesize complex legal issues into creative, mission-driven solutions. This position can be hybrid or fully remote. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with a U.S. bar required (federal court admission preferred). Minimum 10–12 years of progressively responsible legal experience, ideally within civil rights, election law, constitutional, or voting rights contexts. Demonstrated experience leading attorneys and managing legal teams. Proven record of strategic legal leadership — experience advising executives strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr