Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative assistance to Verra’s internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with members of the Legal, Risk and Governance Department and teams such as Registry, Program Management, IT, HR, Fundraising, Finance, and Program Development.

• Draft, review, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, consulting contracts, partnership agreements, fundraising agreements, memoranda of understanding, data-sharing agreements, and licensing agreements.

• Oversee contract administration, modifications, execution, tracking, archiving, and repository management.

• Create and evaluate internal governance policies and processes.

• Draft board minutes, resolutions, and associated documentation.

• Acknowledge complaints, maintain case-management records, and coordinate responses with Program Management and Development.

• Assist with inquiries from regulatory agencies and facilitate document production.

• Support the enforcement of Verra’s intellectual property portfolio.

• Negotiate and formalize IP and data-licensing agreements with relevant licensees.

• Monitor potential trademark infringements and develop resolution strategies.

• Manage the Logo mailbox to ensure compliance with established policies.

• Advise the Registry Team on the interpretation of Registry Terms of Use and other registry-related inquiries.

• Provide document management, data synthesis, and case analysis for contentious matters and litigation.

• Oversee invoice tracking, mailbox management, internal communications, and the LRGD intranet homepage.

• Triage legal inquiries and direct requests to appropriate Legal, Risk and Governance Department or Verra team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Five or more years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, focusing on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on corporate governance.

• Qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, with valid practicing equivalent authorization.

• Technical proficiency in at least three key areas of responsibility.

• Ability to provide clear, robust, and pragmatic legal counsel on complex legal issues.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Generalist mindset and eagerness to work across multiple functional areas while learning new areas of law.

• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.

• Proven track record of building and maintaining effective working relationships across departments, functions, and geographic locations.

• Professional demeanor, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the capability to manage complex, confidential, and nuanced matters across jurisdictions.

• Familiarity with environmental, energy, and social markets such as carbon markets, carbon crediting, and offsetting is a plus.

• Proficiency in English as the primary business language for both written and verbal communication.

• Access to reliable Wi-Fi and a distraction-free workspace.

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.

• Cover letter not exceeding one page.

• Resume/CV limited to two pages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental care.

• Contributions from Verra to each employee’s retirement plan/pension scheme, with employee and employer contributions adhering to statutory regulations.

• Paid leave that includes 22–30 days of vacation, annual sick leave, holidays, and a sabbatical after five years of service.

• A flexible and autonomous work culture.

• Opportunities for remote work with globally distributed teams.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.