LEGAL DIRECTOR, CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Core
Legal Director overseeing compliance with federal court settlement orders and civil/human rights mandates for New York City Emergency Management, specifically protecting vulnerable populations including people with disabilities and older adults during emergency operations.
Role type
Senior legal director (civil and human rights compliance)
Builds
Legal compliance frameworks and remediation measures for emergency preparedness and response
Domain
Public sector emergency management / Civil rights law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Federal civil rights law expertise, ADA compliance, litigation support, settlement order management, stakeholder presentation, policy analysis, grievance resolution
Preferred skills
Employment and labor law knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, Power BI/Westlaw/Lexis familiarity, equity lens in policymaking
Responsibilities
Coordinate with NYCEM units for compliance with Local Laws and federal mandates; Ensure remediation measures align with BCID Settlement Order; Liaise with Corporation Counsel's Office; Research materials for emergency planning regarding DAFN populations; Collect progress data from bureaus; Resolve ADA grievances; Coordinate Disability Community Advisory Council briefings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight