Executive Director - Center for Legal Innovation

The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (The “Company”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for an Executive Director – Center for Legal Innovation. Organization: The Louis D. Brandeis Center has launched a new public interest legal group, The Center for Legal Innovation, to develop novel theories of legal advocacy against schools, companies, unions, and other organizations and parties to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism. In launching this group, the Brandeis Center seeks to “simultaneously raise our game in public policy while also pursuing an ambitious docket of lawsuits in state and federal courts.” Overview: Reporting to Founder and Chairman Kenneth L. Marcus and Senior Vice President for Legal Advocacy, Richard Rosen, this role requires a person who unequivocally supports the critical mission of The Louis D. Brandeis Center. This is a leadership position for someone who wants the challenge of building The Center for Legal Innovation (“the Center”) including assembling a team, working with other lawyers and organizations, and engaging in complex legal matters. This position is about driving change to the betterment of LDB’s core mission. Experience: The successful candidate will have 20+ years of litigation experience gained at premier law firms or government positions with demonstrated academic achievement. First-chair trial experience leading complex federal litigation, aptitude for strategic thinking, managerial experience leading a team of lawyers, and execution of litigation strategy is required. Location/Relocation: New York, New York. In-office approximately 4 days a week. This is a national search. No relocation package offered. Compensation: $300k plus benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Major, Lindsey & Africa