Executive Director

Executive Director/General Counsel

Orlando

We are partnering with a mission-driven organization that is seeking an Executive Director / General Counsel to serve as the senior administrative leader and chief legal advisor. This role oversees all administrative operations, provides strategic legal guidance, and drives organizational effectiveness across a complex governmental environment.

Must be comfortable exercising significant independent judgment and serving as a member of the executive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead agency‑wide administrative, operational, and legal strategy.
• Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, employment, ethics, procurement, and public‑records matters.
• Oversee civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and legal disputes.
• Direct fiscal management, budgeting, HR, facilities, procurement, grants, risk management, records, and MIS.
• Supervise senior managers across multiple administrative divisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state information‑security and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership (Florida preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in government, legal administration, or public administration.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Strong background in budgeting, personnel management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and high‑priority initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a high‑pressure environment with significant responsibility.

Benefits

• Competetive pay
• Excellent benefits