The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (The “Company”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Senior Litigation Counsel.

Organization: The Louis D. Brandeis Center has launched a new public interest legal group, The Center for Legal Innovation, to develop novel theories of legal advocacy against schools, companies, unions, and other organizations and parties to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism. In launching this group, the Brandeis Center seeks to “simultaneously raise our game in public policy while also pursuing an ambitious docket of lawsuits in state and federal courts.”

Overview: Reporting to the Director of Litigation, the Senior Litigation Counsel role requires a person who unequivocally supports the mission of The Louis D. Brandeis Center. As LDB grows, this role will support the foundational goals of advancing the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. As a Senior Litigation Counsel, you will be building cases, managing internal staff and outside counsel, and standing in the courtroom and arguing before a judge and jury to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere.

Experience: The successful candidate will have 10+ years of litigation experience gained at premier law firms or government positions with demonstrated academic achievement. First-chair trial experience leading complex federal litigation, aptitude for strategic thinking, and execution of litigation strategy is required.

Location/Relocation: New York, New York. In-office approximately 4 days a week. This is a national search. No relocation package offered.

Compensation: $215K - $240K plus benefits.

About Major, Lindsey & Africa

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