The NMELC Legal Director will be a talented leader with strong litigation and management skills who is committed to social justice and community-focused advocacy. The Legal Director will help to build NMELC’s litigation capacity and will help to leverage resources to make a significant impact in environmental justice work across the state of New Mexico. JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the management team, the Legal Director will be vital in furthering NMELC’s re-envisioning of their work advocating for environmental justice for especially frontline communities across New Mexico. The Legal Director will manage a 6-person Legal Department that includes staff attorneys and a paralegal. The Legal Director will oversee NMELC’s legal strate