
Our client, a non-profit organization in New York City, is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic direction and oversight. The organization provides free legal counsel to women living in poverty, with a focus on survivors of intimate partner violence and the immigration crisis. The Executive Director will lead a team of 40 staff and manage a network of pro bono volunteers, delivering over $43 million in legal services annually. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to our client's mission, values, and vision, with experience in leadership within the legal community or non-profit sector.
The Executive Director will collaborate with the Board of Directors to establish short and long-term goals, develop partnerships, ensure financial sustainability, and foster a culture of collaboration and empowerment. Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, promoting the organization, managing teams, building staff capacity, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The successful candidate will possess a visionary and strategic mindset, empowering and collaborative leadership style, nonprofit business acumen, and advocacy skills. Our client values justice, community, empathy, integrity, and respect, and the organization offers a competitive salary and benefits package.