Senior In-House Counsel for Climate Policy
7 days ago
At Climate Imperative, we're dedicated to tackling the climate crisis at speed and scale. As our Senior In-House Counsel for Climate Policy, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our organization's compliance with best legal practices.
We're seeking an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience to serve as senior advisor and primary in-house legal counsel. Your extensive legal expertise will help us navigate complex topics such as governance, contract law, and grant agreements.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on climate policy and make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about solving the climate crisis and have a strong background in law, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise leadership, the Board, and staff on legal matters related to operating a not-for-profit organization
- Ensure compliance with laws applicable to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
- Develop and implement risk management strategies related to climate and energy policy
Requirements:
- J.D. with a minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience
- Active Bar status
- Experience working with national or global organizations and familiarity with cross-cultural collaboration
About the Role:
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $310,000 - $330,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
We've partnered with The 360 Group to assist with this search. For more information and to apply, please visit their website at https://the360group.us/CI_GC_PD.pdf.
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