AFJ Law Deputy Program Director - Texas (Texas-Based & Texas Licensed)

• Build AFJ Law's presence in Texas by delivering legal guidance on advocacy matters to 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Lead and manage a direct legal services practice, setting strategic priorities and operational direction.
• Serve as primary legal relationship holder for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit clients, providing proactive risk assessment and preventive counsel.

This role empowers nonprofits in Texas to advocate boldly and securely within legal limits, strengthening the progressive movement and advancing social justice.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing in Texas.
• At least 7 years of legal experience, including providing legal advice to clients, with meaningful exposure to nonprofit law, tax-exempt organizations, or public-interest legal services.
• Expertise with federal nonprofit advocacy laws and knowledge of related Texas state laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyer audiences.

Full-time position. Remote from anywhere in Texas. Travel required approximately one to four times per year. Salary not specified.

Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of over 135 organizations committed to progressive values and creating an equitable, just, and free society. AFJ Law provides strategic legal support to nonprofits advancing progressive policy goals.