Executive Director

Garcia Legal Search, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Garcia Legal Search, LLC is partnering with a mission‑driven organization in Orlando to recruit an Executive Director / General Counsel. This senior leader serves as chief legal advisor and head of administration, guiding strategy across government operations and enterprise risk management.

The role requires significant independent judgment, involvement with the executive team, and a track record of delivering complex legal and operational outcomes in a public sector context.

Qualifications

• J.D. required with active bar membership (Florida preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership in government or public administration.
• Strong budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning experience.
• Exceptional negotiation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex operations under high pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency-wide administrative, operational, and legal strategy.
• Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, employment, ethics, procurement, and public-records matters.
• Oversee civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and legal disputes.
• Direct fiscal management, budgeting, HR, facilities, procurement, grants, risk management, records, and MIS.
• Supervise senior managers across multiple administrative divisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state information-security and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Government admin

Legal admin

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D. and active bar membership (Florida preferred)

Job description

Executive Director/General Counsel

Orlando

We are partnering with a mission-driven organization that is seeking an Executive Director / General Counsel to serve as the senior administrative leader and chief legal advisor. This role oversees all administrative operations, provides strategic legal guidance, and drives organizational effectiveness across a complex governmental environment.

Must be comfortable exercising significant independent judgment and serving as a member of the executive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead agency‑wide administrative, operational, and legal strategy.
• Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, employment, ethics, procurement, and public‑records matters.
• Oversee civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and legal disputes.
• Direct fiscal management, budgeting, HR, facilities, procurement, grants, risk management, records, and MIS.
• Supervise senior managers across multiple administrative divisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state information‑security and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership (Florida preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in government, legal administration, or public administration.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Strong background in budgeting, personnel management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and high‑priority initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a high‑pressure environment with significant responsibility.

Benefits

• Competetive pay
• Excellent benefits