Confidential
Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO)
Confidential, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO)
About the Company
Leading American civil rights organization
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Type Non Profit
Founded 1973
Employees 51-200
Categories
Association Consulting Non Profit Consulting & Professional Services Charitable Organizations & Foundations Organizations Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Specialties
impact litigation lgbt legal advocacy hiv legal advocacy lgbtq rights public advocacy marriage equality lgbtq families and hiv decriminalization
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO) to join their team. The CLAO will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organization's litigation, policy, and public education strategies, with a focus on serving LGBTQ+ communities and individuals living with HIV. This executive leadership position requires a dynamic and strategic leader who can also strengthen the organization's systems, infrastructure, and alignment with broader movement goals. The successful candidate will be the senior-most leader of the Legal Department, guiding a team of civil rights attorneys, policy advocates, and program staff, and will be responsible for the departmental vision, performance, and long-term impact.
Candidates for the CLAO position at the company should have a proven track record of executive leadership and organizational acumen, combined with credible legal and movement expertise. Strong systems design skills and a collaborative leadership style rooted in emotional intelligence are essential. The role demands a leader who is committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who can approach their work with a deep understanding of the intersectional nature of discrimination. The CLAO will be expected to have a proactive commitment to counteracting biases and their compounding effects, both in the work of the organization and in its internal culture. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the fight for civil rights and to work with a dedicated team that is at the forefront of advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities and individuals living with HIV.
Hiring Manager Title CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Legal
About the Company
Leading American civil rights organization
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Type Non Profit
Founded 1973
Employees 51-200
Categories
Association Consulting Non Profit Consulting & Professional Services Charitable Organizations & Foundations Organizations Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Specialties
impact litigation lgbt legal advocacy hiv legal advocacy lgbtq rights public advocacy marriage equality lgbtq families and hiv decriminalization
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (CLAO) to join their team. The CLAO will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organization's litigation, policy, and public education strategies, with a focus on serving LGBTQ+ communities and individuals living with HIV. This executive leadership position requires a dynamic and strategic leader who can also strengthen the organization's systems, infrastructure, and alignment with broader movement goals. The successful candidate will be the senior-most leader of the Legal Department, guiding a team of civil rights attorneys, policy advocates, and program staff, and will be responsible for the departmental vision, performance, and long-term impact.
Candidates for the CLAO position at the company should have a proven track record of executive leadership and organizational acumen, combined with credible legal and movement expertise. Strong systems design skills and a collaborative leadership style rooted in emotional intelligence are essential. The role demands a leader who is committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who can approach their work with a deep understanding of the intersectional nature of discrimination. The CLAO will be expected to have a proactive commitment to counteracting biases and their compounding effects, both in the work of the organization and in its internal culture. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the fight for civil rights and to work with a dedicated team that is at the forefront of advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities and individuals living with HIV.
Hiring Manager Title CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Legal