Vice President, Advocacy and Legal
United StatesFull-TimeVp
Salary180,000 - 195,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- A minimum of 15+ years of experience that includes a combination of 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying, or criminal justice advocacy; 10+ years of progressive legal experience, including time as a General Counsel and working in a nonprofit setting; 7+ years of progressive management experience with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Required Skills
- Team managementBudget management
Requirements
- A minimum of 15+ years of experience that includes a combination of 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying, or criminal justice advocacy (experience in federal and state systems strongly preferred); 10+ years of progressive legal experience, including time as a General Counsel and working in a nonprofit setting; 7+ years of progressive management experience with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing with ability to waive into Alabama or obtain Corporate Counsel Certificate.
- A proven leader in strategic planning, culture setting, cross-department problem solving and collaboration, and board engagement.
- Strategic vision that anticipates needs and opportunities many years out, not only for their departments but for other areas of the ministry and external trends impacting the ministry.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets, grant deliverables, and donor relationships.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and discernment; ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders.
- Proven track record of leading legislative campaigns, managing government relations, and influencing complex policy environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of public policy, the legislative process, criminal justice system, grassroots engagement, and coalition building.
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to influence policymakers and communicate policy issues to diverse audiences.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills with experience directing cross-functional policy/advocacy and legal teams.
- Ability to navigate politically complex environments with diplomacy, clarity, and mission alignment.
- Experience working as General Counsel in a nonprofit setting.
- Strong judgment and ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical operational guidance.
- Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities.
- Experience working with or advising Boards of Directors.
- Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical practices.
- Proven experience in a nonprofit setting; experience in a faith-based organization preferred.
- Experience working in a remote first environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for PF’s Advocacy and Legal divisions.
- Coordinate with communications team to maximize opportunities and venues to expand awareness and influence for justice reform and represent the Advocacy division in radio, television, print and social media.
- Serve as the organization’s chief legal advisor, providing strategic guidance to executive leadership, the Prison Fellowship Board and the Board of the Prison Fellowship Foundation on legal, regulatory, and contractual matters.
- Provide strategic leadership to staff, fostering a collaborative and mission-aligned culture.
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