Executive Director

The client seeks a strategic, curious, and committed Executive Director to propel its socio-legal research mission forward. Operating as an independent, non-partisan research institute at the intersection of law and society, the role leads efforts to produce inquiry-driven scholarship that informs and guides the legal profession, the academy, and public understanding of law and its influence. The Executive Director will champion the institution’s commitment to expanding knowledge and advancing justice through its dedicated community of researchers, staff, and partners. Reporting to the board, the Executive Director ensures that research, operations, communications, and development strategies align to sustain and grow the organization’s impact and visibility. The role serves as an intellectual leader, facilitating research and mentoring junior research faculty, while also functioning as an effective external representative who strengthens resources and capacities. The Executive Director upholds the highest standards of integrity, independence, and scholarly rigor, and articulates the practical applications and outcomes of the organization’s research to relevant stakeholders, while promoting a culture of inclusivity, teamwork, and respect across faculty, staff, and board engagement. The position is an attentive administrative leadership role and a liaison among researchers, staff, and the board. Applications, inquiries, and nominations are accepted electronically and in confidence, with screening beginning promptly and continuing until the search process is completed. The client is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and harassment across protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.