Pregnancy Legal Director, NPAG

The Legal Director will work in partnership to help develop the vision for Pregnancy Justice's legal strategy, which includes: impactful criminal defense representation, criminal justice reform, affirmative civil rights litigation, policy advocacy, education and training, and research. The Legal Director will supervise the day-to-day operations of the legal team and its staff, ensure professional development and growth opportunities, work in close collaboration with the communications and development teams, and will be a member of the senior leadership team. The Legal Director will be instrumental in developing a long-term vision to not only defend individual rights, but also position Pregnancy Justice to be an influential changemaker of constitutional and statutory law at the state and federal levels. Responsibilities: Collaborate and co-create a new strategic framework alongside new leadership and in discussion with the legal team Programmatic leadership to the team of attorneys, fellows, and program staff in research and policy Oversee and develop a vision of growth and an integrated legal strategy to build on the organization’s work in litigation, broader policy making and narrative change that protects pregnant people Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree and an active member in good standing with a State Bar Association (New York State is highly desired); litigation experience that includes experience in federal and/or state courts, appellate practice, criminal defense, or constitutional law. Unwavering commitment to the mission and work of Pregnancy Justice with a big picture, strategic, birds-eye view of the criminal justice, drug policy, reproductive rights, gender justice, and reproductive justice movements. At least 12-15+ years of professional experience in criminal defense, criminal justice reform, civil and human rights, reproductive justice, and knowledge of their intersections preferred. Successful strategic leadership experience in a high-impact organization Proven people management skills to lead a motivated, engaged, and partially-remote team; an inclusive management style that places deep value on diverse perspectives and emphasizes the development and growth of team members and encourages learning and continued improvement. Experience utilizing multiple tools - including impact litigation, policy advocacy, and narrative change, to further a cause, ideally in a social justice context. Knowledge, lived, or professional experience and awareness around criminalization of pregnancy within various states and municipalities. Ability to think and partner across systems, sectors, and social justice movements to identify opportunities for collaboration and shared outcomes. Deep understanding of, commitment to, and experience advancing racial equity and justice work, internally and externally to an organization. Natural connector and strong relationship builder with an authentic interest in listening to and learning from others. Commitment to personal and professional continuous improvement. A leader who is disciplined and focused while also being agile and adaptive

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