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Center for Disability & Elder Law

Legal Director

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. CDEL's clients, individuals often marginalized by age, disability and poverty, may have difficulty accessing the legal system. CDEL strives to provide access to the legal system to assist our clients in asserting their legal rights and live better lives.

CDEL is seeking a Legal Director to join its leadership team. This individual will play a central role in shaping and overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal services. The Legal Director will supervise staff attorneys, interns, and pro bono volunteers, lead legal program development, provide direct legal services, and collaborate with the Executive Director on strategic initiatives.

This is a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision:
  • Lead, support, and supervise supervising attorneys and senior attorneys.
  • In conjunction with supervising attorneys, supervise and mentor staff attorneys and serve as a key resource for the legal team.
  • Oversee attorney performance, development, training, and retention.

• Legal Oversight & Strategy:
  • Monitor and disseminate developments in relevant legal practice areas.
  • Provide internal legal counsel on employment law, contracts, and organizational compliance.
  • Partner with the Executive Director on legal strategy and organizational priorities.

• Pro Bono Coordination:
  • Collaborate with the Pro Bono Coordinator to manage and expand pro bono partnerships.
  • Identify, place and monitor cases with pro bono attorneys and law firms.
  • Maintain and nurture strong relationships with law firms, corporate legal departments and bar associations.

• Intern & Volunteer Engagement:
  • Recruit, train and supervise law students, paralegals and undergraduate interns, together with other CDEL attorneys and staff.
  • Maintain and nurture partnerships with law schools and universities.

• Operations & Community Engagement:
  • Oversee case management systems and ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Represent CDEL within the legal aid community, including on committees and task forces.
  • Support the Executive Director and Development Director in managing funder and community relationships.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal practice experience; background in estate planning, housing, consumer law, and adult guardianship preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience supervising attorneys and managing legal programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to community-based legal services and pro bono collaboration.
• Direct client service experience required.
• Strong alignment with CDEL's mission and dedication to serving Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple attorneys, stakeholders and projects across different practice areas.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled public speaker, comfortable presenting to a range of stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about working in a team-oriented, mission-driven environment.
• Culturally competent and comfortable working with diverse and marginalized populations.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 depending on experience. Full-time position. CDEL offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance. CDEL also has a generous personal time off policy.

About the organization

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) is a dynamic 501(c)(3) legal aid organization dedicated to empowering low-income older adults and persons with disabilities in Chicago and Cook County through pro bono legal assistance. Founded by the Chicago Bar Association in 1982, CDEL serves more than 3,000 clients annually, delivering access to justice and improving lives.

With a talented in-house team and a network of hundreds of volunteer attorneys, students, and paralegals, CDEL focuses on resolving legal challenges in four key practice areas: end-of-life planning, adult guardianship, housing, and consumer issues. Through innovative programs and passionate advocacy, CDEL ensures that legal solutions are within reach for thousands of individuals every year, enabling them to lead their lives with dignity and security.

CDEL is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming community that engages, encourages, and empowers those who are members of underrepresented communities. We are a dedicated advocate for our clients who hold many diverse identities and experiences, across race, color, sex, age, religion, class, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge, source of income, housing status, and gender identity. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized and underrepresented communities to apply for this position. We also encourage you to read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement available on our website.

Position is open immediately and will be closed when filled. Applications received by July 7, 2025 will be given preference.

Company background:

Indelible Solutions (Indelible) is a national management consulting firm that operates through client-site, in-office, and at times, remote operations, employing a multifaceted workforce that includes a combination of full-time employees and short-term contracted staff. We cultivate a culture of success that creates sustainable growth opportunities for our clients and their communities while fostering an empowering and dynamic environment within our organization.

Role overview:

We are seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented Legal Director to lead and manage the legal function at our management consulting firm. This role will serve as the primary legal advisor to the business, focusing on minimizing legal, financial, and operational risk. The Legal Director will oversee external legal counsel, manage contract review and negotiations, and provide guidance on labor, employment, and procurement-related legal matters. This position requires strong project management capabilities, excellent judgment, and the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to a wide range of internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is known for delivering high-quality work with quick turnaround times.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the firm’s lead legal advisor across all functions, providing strategic counsel to leadership and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and mitigate risk.
• Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of client, vendor, and partnership agreements with a focus on identifying legal exposure and minimizing business, financial, and operational risks.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Contract Management teams to develop and maintain standardized contract templates, playbooks, and contract lifecycle management practices that ensure consistency, monitor key obligations, and reduce exposure.
• Advise on labor and employment law matters, including regulatory compliance, workplace policy development, employee relations, and dispute resolution.
• Lead internal investigations and partner with stakeholders on sensitive employee matters; manage external employment-related issues such as complaints, audits, litigation, and settlement negotiations that present legal risk.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations; assess implications for business operations and ensure internal policies and practices remain compliant and up to date.
• Coordinate with Compliance and Contract Management to support required state registrations and regulatory filings.
• Provide legal guidance on strategic initiatives and risk management approaches across departments.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including scoping, budgeting, oversight, and quality control of work product.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of internal legal risk and compliance training for staff and leadership.
• Support the firm’s governance and corporate compliance efforts by advising the board on bylaws, resolutions, board procedures according to the Florida Business Corporation Act, and corporate records; report on legal matters during board meetings and conduct legal research or follow-up assignments as requested.
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to review, revise, and implement internal policies that align with evolving legal standards and organizational needs.
• Help assess and secure appropriate insurance coverage to meet contractual obligations and protect the firm from operational and legal risk.
• Report on legal matters, risk exposure, and key initiatives to executive leadership and direct supervisor.

What our ideal candidate looks like:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the United States; strong preference for candidates licensed in the state of Florida.
• Minimum 8 years of legal experience, including in-house counsel or law firm experience with a focus on contracts and labor/employment law.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and government procurement/contracts.
• Strong project management skills, including managing external counsel and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate legal concepts into clear, actionable business guidance through concise and well-crafted memos
• Excellent judgment, interpersonal communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with or within a professional services or consulting firm.
• Familiarity with state and federal procurement regulations, including FAR and state-specific compliance frameworks.
• Experience implementing contract lifecycle management systems or legal operations tools.
• Background in compliance, data privacy, or intellectual property is a plus.
  
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Direct Hire Augusta, Maine

• Location: Augusta, Maine
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #20127

Legal Director
Location: Hybrid (Augusta & Portland, Maine)
Salary: $84,000-$94,000 + generous benefits
About the Role:
Our trusted client seeks a Legal Director to lead litigation and legal services efforts in support of economic justice for low-income Mainers. This senior role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a passion for anti-poverty law, systemic change, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead impact litigation and legal strategy
• Supervise attorneys and advocates; promote litigation skills development
• Align legal services with policy and community advocacy
• Support legislative and administrative advocacy with legal expertise
• Represent clients and client groups in court and before agencies
• Collaborate with legal service organizations and community stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational leadership

Qualifications:

• JD and member in good standing of a state and federal bar (Maine preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (civil legal services, litigation, or policy work)
• Experience with class action litigation (Rule 23)
• Strong legal writing, supervision, and cross-sector collaboration skills
• Knowledge of poverty law and trauma-informed legal practices

Benefits Include:

• Employer-covered health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement contributions
• 5 weeks of vacation, generous sick leave, 14 paid holidays

To Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and legal writing sample to prosearchmaine.com (PDFs preferred). We value diverse lived experiences. If you're passionate about justice but unsure if you meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Summary Description:

Under the direction of the General Counsel, leads work in various practice areas; supervises assistant general counsel and supporting staff members; provides oversight, guidance and supervision of assistant general counsel as well as other office staff. Assists in the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan aligned with the school system's strategic plan, reviews and supports the Office of the General Counsel work plans. Serves as legal advisor; supports and provides updates and recommendations to general counsel. Collaborates with stakeholders, supports the implementation of a positive work environment and has high expectations for achievement. This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, managing, and administering legal services for one or more of the principal legal functions of the Office of the General Counsel, such as operations and litigation, employment, student civil rights, special education, procurement and contracts, and land use. Depending on the assigned legal function, major responsibilities include managing litigation or other legal projects assigned to outside counsel for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) counsel and providing consultation with such counsel; representing the Board of Education of Montgomery County in federal or state courts or in administrative hearings; participating in or handling litigation cases as required; conducting settlement negotiations; drafting opinions and providing opinions and advice on a daily basis; and providing in-service training for staff, as requested. Proactively anticipates legal issues relevant to decision making, and identifies legal matters with significant policy or administrative implications. Supports and assists in the review of key initiatives by the Board and the school district, and offers advice on legal opportunities to promote equity and excellence in the district's work, as well as continued enhancements to promote organizational and operational excellence. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application, and expertise in one or more of the following areas of legal practice: education law including student rights, special education, civil rights, development of policies and regulations, employment law, litigation, procurement, land use, local government, tort and/or contract law. Demonstrated organizational skills and experience in assessing, interpreting, and resolving complex problems/situations. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, as well as excellent skills in legal research and in presenting, explaining, and defending policies and procedures. Thorough understanding of public school operations and knowledge of legal research and case law that may impact the school system. Excellent skills in managing litigation in state or federal courts or before administrative agencies; negotiating settlements which accommodate conflicting interests and viewpoints; and in presenting, explaining, and defending policies, procedures, and legal issues, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with MCPS employees and managers at all levels, as well as external attorneys and law firms, parents, government leaders, and community stakeholders. Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy. Ability to multi-task, prioritizes changing assignments, and organize busy work load, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

Education Training Experience:

Possession of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the practice of law preferred, including recent progressively more responsible professional experience in educational and public litigation and administrative law, preferably in the public sector, as well as experience in one or more of the legal practice areas of the Office of General Counsel, such as special education, employment, policy development, student rights, and/or contracts and procurement. Experience in settlement negotiations preferred. Documented experience with management and supervisory responsibilities, preferably in a legal setting. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Membership in or eligible for the Maryland State Bar.

Description

The ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLUF-SDIC) seeks a Managing Legal Director.

The ACLUF-SDIC is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) civil liberties and civil rights organization working to advance equality, freedom and justice through public education and litigation. Together with the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, the 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that does our legislative lobbying work, we are a prominent force for the protection and expansion of fundamental rights in California's second-most populous county (San Diego) and the county with the highest per capita Latina/o population (Imperial).

While there are more than 50 ACLU affiliates nationwide, our work covers the length of California's border with Mexico. We work collaboratively with the National ACLU and with ACLU affiliates in California, on the U.S-Mexico border and throughout the United States. In addition, we value partnerships and collaboration with community organizations and groups across the state and throughout the binational border region.

The ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties and ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties (known collectively as ACLU-SDIC) have a proven track record of success combining impact litigation, policy advocacy, legislation, research and analysis, public education, strategic communications and community organizing to achieve meaningful social change. We are dedicated to confronting issues that threaten our most cherished civil rights and freedoms and defending the progress the ACLU has made over its 100-year history.

Deciding to apply for any position is an investment of your time and energy. We are providing the detail below to help you decide if exploring this opportunity feels right to you. To learn more about us and have a small peek into our organizational work, please watch the videos linked below.

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Position Summary:

The Managing Legal Director will provide vision, direction, and support for the ACLUF-SDIC's litigation program. Reporting to the Advocacy and Legal Director, the Managing Legal Director will lead and expand the ACLU-SDIC's litigation program, including developing and litigating high-impact cases and managing the department. The Managing Legal Director will be responsible for executing the overall legal strategy as part of a robust integrated advocacy approach to advance the ACLU-SDIC's mission, and oversee the management and coordination of our docket, litigation staff, and network of cooperating attorneys. Our integrated advocacy approach centers issues teams supporting our organization's priorities. Our current teams are Advancing Justice, Advancing Racial and Economic Justice, and Advancing Immigrants' Rights.

As a critical member of the organization's Senior Leadership Team consisting of the executive team and department directors, the Managing Legal Director will provide strategic leadership aligning with our organization priorities on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy strategies in our priority areas of criminal justice, immigrants' rights, racial and economic justice, as well as other civil rights and liberties issues. In addition, the Managing Legal Director will work in close coordination with our policy, organizing, Imperial Valley regional office and communications teams, with national and California ACLU staff, and other local and national partners engaging in an integrated advocacy model to advance our organizational goals. Working with the senior leadership team, the Managing Legal Director will also help guide the affiliate toward becoming a more seamless internally integrated advocacy organization that effectively advances a transformational social change advocacy agenda.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the ACLU-SDIC's litigation program, including working in concert with the Advocacy and Legal Director and issue teams in determining when litigation is appropriate to support desired legislative and policy outcomes and for addressing community concerns; working with litigation staff to develop and pursue litigation strategies; overseeing the legal intake process; implementing efficient systems and processes; overseeing the investigation and development of cases before commencing litigation; and building litigation teams with ACLU-SDIC lawyers, cooperating counsel, and nonprofit partners; prepare regular updates, including written as well as oral presentations, about our litigation for the public and across the organization including for the staff, Board, donors, and national office as necessary or assigned.
• Apply an integrated advocacy approach by collaborating and leveraging internal functions with the Communications, Organizing, and Philanthropy departments, as well as the affiliate's Imperial Valley regional office, to advance the ACLU-SDIC's strategic priorities, coordinating policy and legal advocacy tactics, ensuring strategic media exposure, and developing financial resources to grow.
• Serve as a resource on legal matters pertaining to civil rights and civil liberties for staff, partners, and other ACLU-SDIC constituents.
• Be a thought-partner and active, contributing member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain an individual caseload of developing and active litigation, including overseeing and directing pre-litigation investigations, discovery, motion practice, brief writing, hearings and trials, appellate work, and amicus briefs.
• Supervise litigation by staff attorneys and cooperating attorneys as they engage in complex litigation in Federal and State court, including overseeing all aspects of discovery, motion practice, briefs, trials, appellate work, and amicus briefing.
• Cultivate and deepen relationships with volunteer attorneys and the legal community in San Diego and Imperial Counties (and beyond) to increase legal capacity in the region to address civil rights and civil liberties issues and improve access to the court system, to enhance organizational visibility, and to help build our legal docket.
• Be an active contributor and leader in the nationwide ACLU legal community, including among affiliate Legal Directors and in collaborative efforts (where applicable) with ACLU National departments.
• Provide direct supervision and support for litigation staff, including conducting staff evaluations, supporting the development and implementation of work plans, ensuring continued professional development, overseeing the recruitment and hiring for all litigation and litigation support positions; ensure onboarding prepares staff on systems and tools such as discovery, time tracking and other programs; and serve as a mentor and coach for our growing and diverse group of staff attorneys and legal support staff.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new staff members in litigation department, legal fellows, and legal interns.
• Engage in public speaking, articulating the ACLU's views to the media and the public on a broad range of issues.
• Develop and manage the Litigation Department budget, including the proper allocation and expenditure of resources.

Requirements

Our Must Haves:

• Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties and client-centered advocacy consistent with the mission and goals of ACLU-SDIC.
• Minimum of 10 years' legal experience, including substantial state and/or federal litigation at trial court and appellate levels, including class actions, with a strong background in constitutional law and civil rights.
• Management experience that includes recruiting, training, managing, and retaining a diverse, high-performing litigation team.
• Admission to the California bar (or licensed in another state and qualified to apply for admission in California within 6 months).

Desired Skills and Experience :

• Demonstrated record of moving legal cases forward from investigation and development to completion (e.g., settlement, trial, and compliance).
• Excellent communication, media, presentation, written, and analytical skills.
• Experience working with volunteers and non-profit organizations, including allies from across the political spectrum.
• Experience representing and working with activists and grassroots and other non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and a creative and strategic approach to problem-solving and litigation including a demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgement.
• Goal-oriented and project-oriented, with an ability to recognize and maximize opportunities on behalf of the organization.
• Values and has experience working collaboratively and respectfully with teams and coworkers, including toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
• Excellent at collaborating across disciplines and being open to innovation and cross-departmental planning to achieve organizational priorities.

Cultural Competencies :

Demonstrated awareness of one's own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences including record of arrest or conviction. Courage and impeccable integrity.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to exchange accurate information, detect/identify documents and the information contained in them, move between areas in and out of the office to complete their role. The employee may need to move various equipment including computer to their work location.

Travel Requirements :

Must be able to travel for court hearings and conferences as needed.

Compensation

The classification salary range for this position is $109,000 to $62,000 and the anticipated hiring range is: 120,000 - 155,000. Salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including the knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual selected.

Excellent benefits include four weeks paid vacation; 17 office holidays; 100% medical, vision and dental insurance for staff members and their families; life and long-term disability insurance; gender affirming care, flexible spending accounts, EAP support, and 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting of the employer match.

What Now?

Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement, a current resume, writing sample, and names and contact information of three professional references (including at least one supervisor).

Electronic applications are preferred. To submit your application, please click here.

However, hard-copy applications can be mailed to:

Chief Operating Officer

ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties

P.O. Box 87131

San Diego, CA 92138-7131

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, veterans, and people with arrest records and/or convictions.

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

Why Join Us?

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. Were building a more open world. Join us.

Legal Director, International Tax

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Director to join the Expedia Legal & Corporate Affairs group to provide legal advice in the analysis of international tax legislation, including corporate income tax and transaction taxes, tax audits, tax litigation, and provide on-going legal support to the Expedia Group tax team. This position will be based in London or Seattle and will report to the Vice President, Legal (Tax).

In this role you will:

• Perform legal research and analysis on international tax issues, including corporate and transaction taxes, with a focus on EMEA and APAC
• Review tax legislation internationally and provide advice on its application to Expedia Group
• Liaise with the Government Affairs and Tax teams on tax policy and proposed tax legislation
• Provide legal advice and strategy for international tax audits, including corporate income, transaction, and withholding taxes
• Assist with international tax litigation and oversee outside counsel in tax matters
• Review intercompany agreements and tax provisions in external contracts
• Assist with tax due diligence associated with company transactions and acquisitions
• Evaluate existing policies and develop policies that support the companys tax positions

Experience and Qualifications:

• Ten plus years of legal experience in the practice of tax law, with a particular focus in EMEA and APAC
• Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to communicate complex tax concepts directly and clearly to a variety of audiences
• A strong work ethic with a bias to action
• Ability to work both independently and effectively with colleagues and business clients
• Highly organized with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and effectively navigate varied and fluid timelines and project goals
• Common sense, great judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of humor
• Ethical and professional integrity
• Licensed to practice law

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $197,000.00 to $75,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to 315,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individuals knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future

Accommodation requests

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CDEL is seeking a Legal Director to join its leadership team. This individual will play a
central role in shaping and overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal services. The
Legal Director will supervise staff attorneys, interns, and pro bono volunteers, lead legal
program development, provide direct legal services, and collaborate with the Executive
Director on strategic initiatives.
This is a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work.

Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision:
o Lead, support, and supervise supervising attorneys and senior attorneys.
o In conjunction with supervising attorneys, supervise and mentor staff
attorneys and serve as a key resource for the legal team.
o Oversee attorney performance, development, training, and retention.
Legal Oversight & Strategy:
o Monitor and disseminate developments in relevant legal practice areas.
o Provide internal legal counsel on employment law, contracts, and
organizational compliance.
o Partner with the Executive Director on legal strategy and organizational
priorities.
Pro Bono Coordination:
o Collaborate with the Pro Bono Coordinator to manage and expand pro bono
partnerships.
o Identify, place and monitor cases with pro bono attorneys and law firms.
o Maintain and nurture strong relationships with law firms, corporate legal
departments and bar associations.
Intern & Volunteer Engagement:
o Recruit, train and supervise law students, paralegals and undergraduate
interns, together with other CDEL attorneys and staff.
o Maintain and nurture partnerships with law schools and universities.
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Operations & Community Engagement:
o Oversee case management systems and ensure efficient service delivery.
o Represent CDEL within the legal aid community, including on committees and
task forces.
o Support the Executive Director and Development Director in managing funder
and community relationships.
Other duties as assigned.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Minimum of 10 years of legal practice experience; background in estate planning,
housing, consumer law, and adult guardianship preferred.
At least 5 years of experience supervising attorneys and managing legal
programs.
Demonstrated commitment to community-based legal services and pro bono
collaboration.
Direct client service experience required.
Strong alignment with CDELs mission and dedication to serving Older Adults
and Persons with Disabilities.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple
attorneys, stakeholders and projects across different practice areas.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled public speaker, comfortable presenting to a range of stakeholders.
Creative problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
Adaptable, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about working in a team-oriented,
mission-driven environment.
Culturally competent and comfortable working with diverse and marginalized
populations.

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GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law or the Organization) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Legal Director.

Organization:
Since 1978, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) has achieved scores of precedent-setting legal victories to end discrimination based on gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and HIV status. Time after time, GLAD Law has broken through resistance and prejudice to make real progress for transgender rights, family protections and marriage equality, LGBTQ+ youth rights, protections for people living with HIV and much more.

Overview:
To lead its litigation, legislation and advocacy work into the next chapter, GLAD Law seeks an experienced and collaborative Legal Director to help steer its nationally renowned and esteemed legal department and legal department staff. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the five-person Senior Management Team, the Legal Director will be instrumental in furthering GLAD Laws vision. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative thought leader to shape organizational and legal strategy on behalf of the communities GLAD Law serves at a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights.

Experience:
8+ years of litigation experience in an LGBTQ+ civil rights or nonprofit legal organization or comparable environment in private practice, government, or academia. The ideal candidate for the Legal Director should have a deep understanding of how impact litigation, legislation, policy, and public education strategies are employed to expand civil rights and a strong understanding of how multifaceted identities impact the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and inform its legal strategies.

Location/Relocation:
Northeastern seaboard with a strong preference for Boston, MA.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000, depending on years of relevant experience.

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CDEL is seeking a Legal Director to join its leadership team. This individual will play a
central role in shaping and overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal services. The
Legal Director will supervise staff attorneys, interns, and pro bono volunteers, lead legal
program development, provide direct legal services, and collaborate with the Executive
Director on strategic initiatives.
This is a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work.

Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision:
o Lead, support, and supervise supervising attorneys and senior attorneys.
o In conjunction with supervising attorneys, supervise and mentor staff
attorneys and serve as a key resource for the legal team.
o Oversee attorney performance, development, training, and retention.
Legal Oversight & Strategy:
o Monitor and disseminate developments in relevant legal practice areas.
o Provide internal legal counsel on employment law, contracts, and
organizational compliance.
o Partner with the Executive Director on legal strategy and organizational
priorities.
Pro Bono Coordination:
o Collaborate with the Pro Bono Coordinator to manage and expand pro bono
partnerships.
o Identify, place and monitor cases with pro bono attorneys and law firms.
o Maintain and nurture strong relationships with law firms, corporate legal
departments and bar associations.
Intern & Volunteer Engagement:
o Recruit, train and supervise law students, paralegals and undergraduate
interns, together with other CDEL attorneys and staff.
o Maintain and nurture partnerships with law schools and universities.
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Operations & Community Engagement:
o Oversee case management systems and ensure efficient service delivery.
o Represent CDEL within the legal aid community, including on committees and
task forces.
o Support the Executive Director and Development Director in managing funder
and community relationships.
Other duties as assigned.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Minimum of 10 years of legal practice experience; background in estate planning,
housing, consumer law, and adult guardianship preferred.
At least 5 years of experience supervising attorneys and managing legal
programs.
Demonstrated commitment to community-based legal services and pro bono
collaboration.
Direct client service experience required.
Strong alignment with CDELs mission and dedication to serving Older Adults
and Persons with Disabilities.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple
attorneys, stakeholders and projects across different practice areas.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled public speaker, comfortable presenting to a range of stakeholders.
Creative problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
Adaptable, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about working in a team-oriented,
mission-driven environment.
Culturally competent and comfortable working with diverse and marginalized
populations.

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