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| Company: | Clean Wisconsin, WI - Remote | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Director of Legal Strategy $130,000 – $150,000 - Hybrid (Apply by:8.13.2026) |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Non-Profit [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 88332 | ||
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| The Director of Legal Strategy leads the Legal Department and serves as the organization’s senior legal advisor, providing strategic counsel to executive leadership on legal matters and organizational priorities. This role is responsible for developing and executing legal strategies, overseeing litigation and administrative proceedings, supervising legal staff, and advising on key initiatives. The position identifies opportunities where legal action can support organizational goals, provides strategic guidance to leadership, and collaborates with senior executives and the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will bring strong legal leadership, strategic judgment, and the ability to advance mission-driven objectives through effective legal advocacy and counsel. Director of Legal Strategy Location: Madison, WI Job Type: Full time Responsibilities: Develop and implement the organization’s long-term legal strategy. Establish work plans for the Legal Department based on the priorities of the organization. Supervise, mentor, recruit, and evaluate legal staff, interns, and fellows. Build the long-term strength and reputation of the Legal Department. Identify emerging legal risks and opportunities. Advise the President & CEO on litigation. Oversee litigation in state and federal courts. Direct administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies. Prepare briefs, motions, petitions, comments, testimony, and appellate filings. Manage outside counsel, experts, and litigation budgets as appropriate. Collaborate with grants manager, program and communications department on applications funding for general operating support. Collaborate with the grants manager on grant applications to support the legal department. Oversee provision of legal support to communities facing local environmental health risks through Clean Wisconsin’s Environmental Health Initiative. Oversee legal research to support program departments. Collaborate with program staff to ensure initiatives are supported by sound legal analysis. Maintain relationships with law firms, universities, and partner organizations. Represent Clean Wisconsin in legal forums and professional associations. Help communicate the impact of the Legal Department to institutional funders and major donors when appropriate. Required Skills and Traits: Excellent strategic judgment. Outstanding oral and written communication. Ability to manage complex litigation. Collaborative leadership style. Excellent interpersonal skills. Highly organized. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Discretion and sound judgment. Commitment to accuracy. Flexibility and creativity. Sense of humor. Commitment to Clean Wisconsin’s mission. Commitment to help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. Required Education: Required: J.D.; Wisconsin Bar admission or eligibility; 10+ years of litigation experience; demonstrated experience leading an organization, program or initiative (including fundraising responsibilities); exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Preferred: Environmental, administrative, energy, public utility, natural resources, or appellate practice. Compensation and Benefits Salary range for the position is $130,000-$150,000, commensurate with skills and experience. Benefits package includes health and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, a flexible hybrid work environment, paid time off and holidays. Director of Legal Strategy $130,000 – $150,000 Clean Wisconsin 88332 |
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| Company: | Clean Wisconsin | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | $130,000 – $150,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Madison, WI - Remote USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 53701 | ||
| Post Date: | 07/23/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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