Senior Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver legal services on intricate matters to further Conservancy objectives and mitigate risk for designated programs.

• Ensure that transactions and activities are legally robust and align with the Conservancy’s principles, mission, policies, and procedures.

• Effectively communicate complex legal concepts and options to designated programs.

• Provide legal counsel and assistance for all facets of Conservancy programs, particularly regarding conservation real estate and financing issues.

• Offer guidance on complex non-real-estate conservation initiatives, contracts and grants, corporate affairs, dam removal projects, public policy, tax-exempt law, and philanthropy.

• Collaborate as part of a team consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

• Potentially oversee paralegals, attorneys, legal volunteers, and/or outside counsel.

• Support the TNC Northeast Division and engage in additional work throughout the United States.

• Operate during Eastern Time Zone hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree.

• Valid license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, or at least 3 years of relevant legal experience combined with significant responsibilities for a specific geographic area or subject matter expertise.

• Proven experience in negotiating complex transactions and agreements.

• Familiarity with real estate transactions.

• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

• Excellent judgment in advising multiple decision-makers on uncertain risks and challenging decisions.

• Experience in one or more areas including environmental law, Federal Indian law, energy law, tax-exempt law, complex grants and contracts, and/or land use law.

• Knowledge of tax-exempt law and associated legal issues regarding charitable contributions.

• In-house and/or law firm experience providing advice to sophisticated clients and senior management.

• Proven track record in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects while implementing strategic program objectives.

• Multi-lingual abilities and multicultural experiences are valued.

• Must fulfill The Nature Conservancy's background screening criteria.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.

• Parental leave.

• Accrued paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Accommodation support for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.