Senior Director of Legal Advocacy

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and lead Animal Outlook's legal advocacy strategy
• Identify and pursue impact litigation and legal advocacy opportunities
• Monitor legislation and regulatory developments
• Draft and oversee legal filings and advocacy materials
• Provide legal guidance to internal teams
• Manage outside counsel and coalition partners
• Supervise legal staff and consultants
• Manage legal budgets and contracts
• Represent AO in coalitions and public advocacy efforts

This role advances systemic change through litigation, regulatory advocacy, and policy engagement to challenge animal agribusiness practices and build a better tomorrow for all animals.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to a U.S. state bar
• Significant experience in legal advocacy or public interest law
• Litigation experience
• Leadership and management experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience within the animal protection movement
• Commitment to Animal Outlook's mission

Remote work, flexible schedule, health benefits, retirement plan, generous paid time off, salary range $95K-$105K

Animal Outlook is a national non-profit animal protection organization working to disrupt animal agribusiness and build a better tomorrow for all animals.