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)
Company Background/Culture:
Established in 2003, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is the largest and oldest education and advocacy organization and the pre-eminent voice for Hindu Americans. HAF advances the understanding of Hinduism to secure the rights and dignity of Hindu Americans now and for generations to come.
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Position Summary:
The Legal Director is responsible for building and overseeing the first ever Hindu American Legal Justice Center providing free legal resources and services to the Hindu American community. They will work closely with the Executive Director and Managing Director, Policy & Programs to implement HAF’s vision for the Center and oversee its daily activities, including establishing a legal intake process, creating resources, developing and conducting trainings, cultivating and managing relationships with external stakeholders, and establishing a legal advisory or referral network.
Essential Duties:
The successful candidate will be able to perform the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:
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Physical Requirements:
To perform the essential duties of this role, candidates must be able to perform the following activities with or without accommodations:
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