Description

The South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA North America) is seeking an Executive Director. The application deadline for this position is September 30, 2025.


Duties Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and overseeing daily operations of SABA North America.
• Implementing and executing SABA’s Strategic Plan in collaboration with leadership.
• Serving as a liaison between the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, chapters, sponsors, and external partners.
• Leading fundraising efforts, including sponsorship development and grant opportunities.
• Planning and executing events, including the annual conference, corporate counsel retreat, and other events throughout the year.
• Overseeing financial management, budgeting, and compliance in coordination with the Treasurer and Board.
• Managing, overseeing, and training staff to ensure effective and efficient operations and execution of initiatives
  
  

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a nonprofit, bar association, or legal organization.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including public speaking and written communications.
• Proven track record in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and program management,
• Experience hiring, managing, and developing staff and building high-performing teams.
• Experience in organizing and executing large-scale events, such as conferences or professional retreats.
• Experience managing costs for large organizations.
• Experience in creating policies and procedures that make sense for a nonprofit organization.
• Passion for advocacy, diversity, and advancing underrepresented communities in the legal profession.
• Cultural familiarity with the South Asian community.
• J.D. or legal background preferred but not required.
  
  

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary range of $115,000 - $135,000 with opportunity for incentive-based bonus based on sponsorship funds brought in (on a tiered scale)
• Remote position
  
  

To Apply:

• Please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Nishi Kothari,
• President at [email protected] by September 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
• EOE