Litigation Director in United States Embassy at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Litigation Director based in United States.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact legal strategies within a mission-driven organization focused on advancing meaningful change through the legal system.
The position oversees a complex litigation portfolio, guiding strategic case development, legal operations, and a talented team of attorneys.
You will combine legal expertise, people leadership, and organizational strategy to maximize the impact of litigation initiatives.
The role requires a seasoned litigator who can manage sophisticated cases, mentor legal professionals, and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
You will influence long-term legal strategies while ensuring excellence, compliance, and effective use of resources.
This is an opportunity for an experienced legal leader to make a lasting impact through innovative and strategic advocacy.

The Litigation Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all litigation activities, ensuring legal initiatives align with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and available resources. This role combines litigation expertise, team management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Develop and execute litigation goals and strategies, including identifying opportunities for impactful legal action, emerging areas of law, and innovative litigation approaches.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the litigation team by providing guidance, performance feedback, professional development support, and effective supervision.
• Review and evaluate legal work products to ensure high standards of quality, professionalism, ethics, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee complex litigation matters, including major case strategy decisions, legal research, pleadings, discovery processes, motions, negotiations, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, professional ethical standards, and applicable legal requirements.
• Develop and manage annual litigation budgets while monitoring financial performance and case-related expenditures.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners on matters involving overlapping legal, regulatory, advocacy, and strategic priorities.
• Provide regular reporting on litigation activities, financial performance, and program outcomes to senior leadership.
• Serve as a legal subject matter expert, advising internal teams on civil litigation strategy, legal procedures, and case-related issues.
• Represent the litigation function at conferences, fundraising events, donor meetings, and media opportunities when needed.
• Contribute as a member of the leadership team by helping shape short- and long-term organizational strategies and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is an experienced litigation leader with a strong background in complex legal matters, strategic advocacy, and team management. This professional should demonstrate exceptional judgment, communication skills, and the ability to lead impactful legal initiatives.

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in litigation and litigation management within nonprofit organizations or comparable legal environments.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law and substantial experience managing complex civil litigation.
• Proven experience developing and successfully executing strategic impact litigation in state and federal courts.
• Significant experience handling complex cases, including drafting complaints, managing discovery, conducting depositions, working with experts, preparing dispositive motions, negotiating settlements, and representing clients at trial.
• 5+ years of formal people leadership experience, including hiring, mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing legal teams.
• Experience managing litigation budgets at both program and individual case levels.
• Strong understanding of legal ethics and experience ensuring compliance within a legal organization.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and work effectively with professionals from different legal and operational disciplines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to executives, board members, donors, colleagues, media, and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, and the ability to manage ambiguity.
• Excellent relationship-building, listening, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Commitment to advancing mission-driven legal work and using litigation as a tool for meaningful long-term impact.
• Proficiency with standard office software applications, including document management and productivity tools.
• Ability to travel periodically for meetings, retreats, conferences, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements.

• Competitive starting annual salary of $168,453 for most geographic locations.
• Starting salary of $177,319 for candidates located within 25 miles of Washington D.C., Cotati, CA, or Los Angeles.
• Starting salary of $186,184 for candidates located within 25 miles of New York City or San Francisco.
• Comprehensive employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • 192 hours of PTO annually.
  • 19 paid holidays.
  • One-month paid sabbatical after five years of continuous employment.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution after one year.
• Flexible work schedules based on manager approval.
• Remote work allowance of $750.
• Annual professional development reimbursement of up to $1,000.
• Remote work flexibility and strong focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven legal initiatives.