Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Do you want to make a more meaningful impact as a lawyer? Do you deeply care about the mission of an organization?
Our client, a non-profit that serves as a proactive steward of our fresh- and saltwater ecosystems, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist the organization with its search for its Legal Director. The Legal Director will report to the Founder & Executive Director and will be responsible for directing all legal advocacy initiatives and litigation.
The legal team works to protect water resources for present and future generations through advocacy and environmental litigation. Our client seeks an experienced attorney to lead the organization’s litigation and legal advocacy program and its associated programs and supervise two staff attorneys.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer, highly values diversity, and provides advancement opportunities to everyone. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and ability.
Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative on this desirable search. Interested candidates, please submit resumes to search@solutuslegal.com for consideration. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.
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