AFJ Law Deputy Program Director - Texas (Texas-Based & Texas Licensed)

About the role

The AFJ Law Deputy Program Director - Texas will lead AFJ Law’s presence in Texas, providing legal guidance to 501(c)(3) organizations on advocacy-related matters. This role will also build a new legal services program in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Set up and establish AFJ Law’s practice in Texas
• Manage a direct legal services practice in Texas serving 501(c)(3) organizations
• Develop deep fluency in client infrastructure and program
• Translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance
• Build long-term relationships with client organizations
• Provide legal guidance on advocacy and 501(c)(3) compliance
• Engage with local advocacy organizations and community partners
• Support the Development team in fundraising and grant management
• Represent AFJ Law at community events and conferences

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing in Texas
• At least 7 years of legal experience, including providing legal advice to clients, with meaningful exposure to nonprofit law, tax-exempt organizations, or public-interest legal services
• Expertise with federal nonprofit advocacy laws and related state laws in Texas
• Familiarity with and respect for movement lawyering principles
• Demonstrated commitment to pro bono service, racial equity, and the nonprofit sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage a diverse client caseload independently
• Ability to respond quickly to questions and issues with succinct and practical advice
• Commitment to AFJ’s mission and goals
• Commitment to cultivating an organizational culture that is equitable, inclusive, and respectful

Preferred

• Bilingual Spanish speaker
• Experience advising nonprofits on lobbying compliance, public-policy advocacy, or election law
• Familiarity with the progressive nonprofit landscape and state of nonprofit advocacy laws