Legal Director

Remote role Full-time Open position

Job Description:

oversees a team of staff attorneys and plays a key leadership role in supporting CJNRC’s work to develop legal and legislative strategies in collaboration with coalitions and stakeholders
works closely with and supervises the day-to-day work of CJNRC’s staff attorneys and reports to the General Counsel
performs work for the CJNRC Action Fund
coordinates with CJNRC’s Policy, Campaigns, and Communications teams
leads and develops CJNRC's program by working with a team of three staff attorneys to analyze applicable procurement laws, laws and regulations governing labor standards, and laws governing restrictions on local legislative initiatives
helps identify legal strategies and obstacles to overcome to advance our vision and oversees the work of staff attorneys to ensure excellence in legal work

Requirements:

JD and membership in good standing in any state bar association
A demonstrated commitment to progressive economic, social, environmental, gender, and racial justice
a familiarity with the issues that are central to CJNRC’s work and vision
a commitment to community and labor organizing
8 to 15 years of relevant legal experience and demonstrated experience managing teams
A demonstrated interest in supporting strategic campaigns, policy or research for unions and other advocacy organizations
Familiarity with corporate research, financial analysis, and demonstrated experience in the areas of labor and/or energy law
Very strong technical research and legal writing skills
Demonstrated experience working with diverse, cross-disciplinary teams to produce outstanding legal work product
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments
Willingness to travel occasionally
Willingness to work in a fully remote context

Benefits:

employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents
a voluntary dependent care assistance program
generous time off

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