Executive Director

About the role

The Executive Director is the organization’s chief executive and public leader, responsible for strategic leadership, program excellence, financial sustainability, fundraising, compliance, and community and political relations.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic, mission-driven leadership to advance access to justice throughout the State of Alabama.
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality legal services across throughout the State with diverse programs and service models.
• Serving as the primary public representative of LSA at the local, state, and national levels, including with courts, government agencies, funders, and community partners.
• Leading fundraising efforts for operations, innovation, and capital improvements; engaging directly in major donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Recruiting, developing, and supporting senior leadership and staff; fostering an inclusive, high-performing organizational culture.
• Overseeing fiscal management, long-term financial planning, audits, and risk management.
• Partnering with the Board of Directors to support governance, strategic planning, and fiduciary oversight.

Requirements

LSA seeks an experienced and passionate leader with a proven track record of success in managing complex organizations, particularly those providing legal services to underserved communities. The ideal candidate will have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in legal services, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Experience leading a team of attorneys and staff.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with funders, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess:

• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Skills

Desired skills include:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Community engagement and outreach.
• Grant writing and fundraising.
• Leadership and team building.

Benefits

LSA offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.