Associate General Counsel
Quick answer
Save the Redwoods League is hiring a senior Associate General Counsel based in California paying $170k-$185k to manage legal, governance, and risk frameworks for the organization.
- Role
- Associate General Counsel
- Organization
- Save the Redwoods League
- Location
- California
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $170,000 - $185,000 per year
- Category
- Legal
The role
Save the Redwoods League is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal guidance on governance, risk management, and conservation transactions. The role involves partnering with the General Counsel and executive leadership to support the organization's mission of protecting California's redwood forests. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic advisor to the Board of Directors and staff across various legal and policy functions. This position is designed for a highly skilled attorney looking for a path toward a General Counsel role within a mission-driven nonprofit.
What you'll do
- Manage corporate and board governance frameworks.
- Oversee complex conservation transactions and land trust legal matters.
- Advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors on risk management.
- Support organizational policy development and compliance.
- Partner with the General Counsel on strategic legal decision-making.
What it takes
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
- 7–12 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with nonprofit law or environmental/conservation transactions.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
The position is based in California, supporting the operations and legal requirements of Save the Redwoods League.
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary for the Associate General Counsel role is between $170,000 and $185,000 per year.
What are the core qualifications required?
Applicants must hold a J.D., possess an active California Bar license, and have 7–12 years of experience in corporate, nonprofit, or environmental law.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline or portal; interested candidates should contact Save the Redwoods League directly for submission instructions.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Redwoods League's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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