Deputy General Counsel — Civil Rights & Compliance Leader

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naacp legal defense educational fundNew York (NY)

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About the role

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. seeks an experienced Deputy General Counsel to partner with the Chief Operations Officer & General Counsel and lead the in-house legal department, including day-to-day operations, research, guidance, and contract oversight. The role demands strategic thinking aligned with LDF’s civil rights mission. The position requires at least ten years of legal experience, admission to the bar in New York or Washington, DC, and a proven ability to manage complex

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