LEGAL DIRECTOR, CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Core
Legal Director overseeing compliance with federal court settlement orders and civil/human rights mandates for New York City Emergency Management, ensuring equal treatment of vulnerable populations during emergency operations.
Role type
Senior legal director (civil and human rights compliance)
Builds
Emergency preparedness plans and response protocols compliant with civil rights laws and settlement orders
Domain
Public sector emergency management / Civil rights law
Required skills
Federal civil rights law expertise, ADA compliance, settlement order management, stakeholder liaison, legal research, data collection, grievance resolution, equity lens application
Preferred skills
Employment/labor law knowledge, presentation skills, compliance mandate experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, legal database familiarity (Westlaw/Lexis/Power BI)
Responsibilities
Coordinate with NYCEM units for civil rights compliance; Ensure adherence to BCID Settlement Order terms; Liaise with Corporation Counsel's Office; Research emergency planning materials for vulnerable populations; Collect progress data from bureaus; Resolve ADA grievances; Coordinate disability community briefings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight