Senior Attorney
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a remote Senior Attorney (US-based) paying $125k-$175k to provide legal advice and transactional support for complex global climate and carbon market initiatives.
- Role
- Senior Attorney
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Remote, United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $125,000 - $175,000 (USA-based)
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Attorney to provide legal expertise and transactional support for global climate and carbon-related programs. The role involves structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements, including carbon credit sales and corporate governance matters, while advising multidisciplinary teams. This remote position requires a collaborative professional capable of communicating complex legal concepts to non-lawyer stakeholders. The attorney will work within the Corporate Services Legal Team to ensure organizational activities remain legally sound and mission-aligned.
What you'll do
- Draft and negotiate complex carbon and climate-related transactional agreements.
- Advise on corporate entity structuring, governance, and management issues.
- Provide legal guidance on global programs involving NGOs, sovereigns, and for-profits.
- Translate complex legal concepts for non-lawyer stakeholders to facilitate decision-making.
- Manage risk and ensure activities align with organizational mission and policies.
What it takes
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, specifically in complex agreement negotiations.
- Demonstrated expertise in carbon markets, carbon projects, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Strong background in corporate transactional work, structuring, and governance.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams on concurrent projects.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role based in the United States, though it requires approximately 20% of time for work-related travel.
What is the salary for this position?
For candidates based in the United States, the starting annual base salary range is generally $125,000 to $175,000, depending on location, skills, and experience.
What qualifications are required for the role?
Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate, a current license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, and at least five years of experience in complex corporate transactions and carbon/climate-related legal work.
How should I apply?
Interested candidates should submit their application by logging into the Workday system through the TNC Jobs Hub.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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