Executive Director - Legal Expertise & Social Impact Leadership
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership to a mission-driven organization, combining legal expertise with social impact focus to shape long-term strategy and strengthen institutional capabilities.
Role type
Senior leadership (Executive Director)
Builds
Long-term strategy, organizational capabilities, and sustainable growth for a mission-driven organization
Domain
Social impact / Non-profit / Human rights / Access to justice
Required skills
Strategic thinking, legal expertise, organizational leadership, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, team management, resource allocation, storytelling
Preferred skills
International experience, entrepreneurial mindset, people-centered leadership
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Define strategic priorities and translate mission into actionable plans; Work with Board and CEO to guide organizational direction; Lead teams across multiple geographies; Make strategic resource-allocation decisions; Lead fundraising strategies and build donor relationships; Develop new funding opportunities and revenue streams; Strengthen leadership capabilities and foster team culture; Represent the organization in external forums; Communicate mission and impact through storytelling.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
