LEGAL DIRECTOR, CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Core
Legal Director overseeing compliance with federal court settlement orders and civil/human rights mandates for emergency management operations, ensuring equal treatment of vulnerable populations including people with disabilities and older adults.
Role type
Senior legal director (civil and human rights compliance)
Builds
Emergency preparedness plans and response activities 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, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Employment/human rights law knowledge, presentation skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, Power BI/Westlaw/Lexis familiarity, equity lens application
Responsibilities
Coordinate with NYCEM units for civil rights compliance, ensure remediation measures align with BCID Settlement Order, liaise with Corporation Counsel, review emergency planning materials for DAFN populations, collect progress data from bureaus, resolve ADA grievances, coordinate community advisory briefings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight