Job Information
The Nature Conservancy Senior Attorney - 54923 in Seattle, Washington
OFFICE LOCATION
Albany, New York, USA
Hybrid - Albany, NY Office
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WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity{rel="nofollow"} and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Senior Attorney will provide legal services on complex matters to advance organization-wide priorities and appropriately manage risk for assigned programs. They ensure that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with our mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will be responsible for providing legal advice and support regarding matters relating to all aspects of The Nature Conservancy's programs for assigned business units within the eastern United States. These matters include conservation real estate matters such as purchases and sales of fee interests and conservation easements, licenses, and leases. The Senior Attorney will also provide advice on non-real estate conservation projects, contracts, and grants as well as advice regarding intellectual property. The Senior Attorney will be responsible for interpreting and administering the organization's corporate policies and procedures as they apply to our work. The Senior attorney will have strong oral and written communication skills and a willingness to learn non-profit law. They will work as part of a team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff and will report to the Associate General Counsel responsible for the New York and Northeast Division States.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Do you want to build on your transactional experience in a mission driven organization that works to ensure its investments align with its mission? Come join TNC's growing legal team to support TNC conservationists and scientists doing cutting edge projects in the Northeast and New York such as
the protection of the 15,000 acre Follensby Pond property by 2 distinct conservation easements ; support for work with indigenous partners including assistance grants, preserve access agreements and land transfers; cutting edge impact investing to advance conservation; support for forest, freshwater and marine/coastal conservation programs and for urban conservation programs, and review of multi-million dollar state and federal government grants.
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