06/17/2026
https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/southernpovertylawcenter/jobs/8515060002
We receive a lot of emails and details about opportunities designed to pull in some of the best and brightest legal minds that Birmingham has to offer. This one certainly caught our attention.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to help shape and lead its litigation and impact advocacy strategy at the federal, state, and regional levels.
By the numbers:
$275,000 to $320,000 base salary range
Work in Atlanta, Georgia; Montgomery, Alabama; or Washington, D.C.
A minimum of 15 years of experience actively litigating and managing complex federal and state litigation
Priority consideration for applications submitted by July 31, 2026
The Chief Legal Officer will report to the President and CEO, serve as a member of SPLC’s executive team, manage an experienced legal department, and help guide the organization’s broader legal strategy. SPLC is looking for an accomplished attorney with strong leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, social justice, and high-impact advocacy.