Senior In-House Counsel for Climate Policy

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange Full time
Senior In-House Counsel for Climate Policy

Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange seeks a seasoned General Counsel to serve as the primary in-house legal counsel for Climate Imperative Foundation, advising leadership, the Board, and other staff on a range of topics, ensuring compliance and alignment with best legal practices.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of laws applicable to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, including governance, contract, grant agreements, and other day-to-day matters. They will be able to forecast, identify, and assess legal risks while providing pragmatic, solutions-focused guidance that balances risk mitigation with organizational goals.

The General Counsel will be responsible for:

  • Providing legal and risk management advice on a wide range of legal matters related to organizational operations
  • Creating and implementing a framework to identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Reviewing all organizational agreements (contracts, grant agreements, etc.) for legal compliance
  • Participating in the definition and development of policies, procedures, and programs related to the organization's legal and risk management
  • Working with outside counsel on guidance on local, state, international federal statutory and regulatory matters associated with operating a nonprofit
  • Keeping current on new and emerging laws and best practices related to operating a non-profit
  • Managing and coordinating outside counsel, overseeing their work, and ensuring it aligns with organizational goals
  • Supporting legal aspects of the organization's substantive work and that with closely affiliated individuals and organizations as requested by the President or Vice President
  • Balancing risk assessments with actionable paths forward to address critical issues in which the organization is involved
  • Working with outside counsel to provide guidance on local, state, and federal legal matters associated with the organization's programmatic climate and energy policy work
  • Guiding the organization's legal work in foreign countries
  • Drafting and advising on relevant internal and external policies, as needed
  • Ensuring compliance on all grantmaking related to programmatic work
  • Leading special projects identified by the Board or senior leadership
  • Maintaining high standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality at all times

The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with a solution-oriented, innovative approach that can be flexible, adaptable, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment. They will have strong analytical and evaluative skills, with the ability to prioritize and be flexible in a constantly evolving and collaborative environment.

Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Please submit your credentials and a letter of interest through our private applicant portal to The 360 Group at: https://the360group.us/portal/.

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