Deputy General Counsel

Min 15 yrs required

Full-time

No

Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.


Deputy General Counsel: Providing Legal Expertise and Leadership at Earthjustice

Earthjustice, the premier nonprofit environmental law organization, is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to join their team. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with the opportunity to work on groundbreaking, precedent-setting cases that protect people's health, preserve natural habitats and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. The successful candidate will have a . and California State Bar admission (or admission to the state bar of their residence) in good standing, along with a minimum of 15 years of successful experience practicing law. This position reports directly to the General Counsel and is based in Earthjustice's San Francisco office, with the option to work from their New York or Washington . offices as well.

Responsibilities:

- Acting as the lead legal advisor to all environmental program Vice Presidents, Managing Attorneys, Senior Attorneys, and other program staff.
- Partnering with the General Counsel and other attorneys on business issues and data security.
- Managing their own legal portfolio, while also working with an external network of experts for additional support.
- Conducting legal research, interpreting laws and regulations, and applying them to Earthjustice's work.
- Assisting in improving lawyer onboarding and training, and ensuring compliance with legal ethical standards.
- Managing the Senior Counsel for Conflicts and Lobbying Compliance.
- Providing legal advice on conflicts, contracts, and risk management.
- Supervising and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Identifying topics for legal compliance training for all lawyers within the organization.
- Assisting the General Counsel with identifying and assessing organizational risk exposure, and providing advice to mitigate risk.

Qualifications:

- . and California State Bar admission in good standing, or admission to the state bar of the state of residence in good standing.
- Minimum of 15 years of successful experience practicing law.
- Familiarity with law firm best practices and legal technology.
- Experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex problems and present sensible solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and care in executing written work.
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage and work with teams, and to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Support for Earthjustice's mission and advocacy-based approach to solving environmental problems.
- Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits:

- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
- Congenial work environment and casual dress code.
- Annual salary ranges for the Deputy General Counsel role at Earthjustice:
- San Francisco or New York-based range of $208,000 to $231,000.
- Washington, range of $197,000 to $219,000 (also applies to Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Honolulu).

How to Apply:

Interested, qualified attorneys should submit an electronic copy of their letter of interest and resume to the following search consultants:

Steve John, Partner at John and Snyder, LLC: , .

Jason Snyder, Partner at John and Snyder, LLC: , .

All inquiries and/or application materials sent directly to Earthjustice will be redirected to John and Snyder, LLC for review, which may cause significant delay in evaluation and response.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Earthjustice values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor unrelated to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco, Earthjustice will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles, Earthjustice will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Join the Earthjustice team and be a part of making a positive impact on our environment. Apply now for the Deputy General Counsel position and help protect the earth with the power of law.

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Comprehensive and Competitive Benefits Package, Casual Dress Code

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Legal Research, Communication, Supervision, Risk Assessment, Project Management, Contract Drafting, Teamwork, Time Management

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Interested, qualified attorneys should submit an electronic copy of their letter of interest and resume to the search consultants listed. All inquiries and application materials should be directed to the search consultants for review.

Qualification and Experience J.D., Admission to State Bar, Minimum 15 years of legal experience

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