Clean Energy & Climate Attorney

2-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Clean Energy & Climate Attorney at Conservation Law Foundation

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a full-time attorney to join their team working to protect New England’s environment for all people. The Attorney will work with CLF’s Clean Energy and Climate Change program and will be based in CLF’s Montpelier, VT office with the opportunity for remote and flexible work within New England. The position may be hired as a Senior Attorney, Staff Attorney II or Staff Attorney I depending on years of experience.

### Job Description
The Attorney will be a key player in helping CLF achieve their mission. The Attorney will work independently and as part of state-based and regional teams and coalitions advocating for a just and clean energy future. In this role, the Attorney will both lead and support high-impact, cutting-edge advocacy efforts in the energy, transportation and buildings sectors as part of an over-arching strategy to tackle the climate crisis while centering environmental justice.

### Responsibilities
The Attorney will be responsible for devising and executing legal strategies for achieving CLF’s advocacy goals, including through litigation; developing relationships, building coalitions, and working collaboratively with community and advocacy groups, public officials, and business interests; building and sustaining alliances and coalitions among impacted and allied entities; representing CLF in regulatory, and administrative proceedings; drafting public comment letters on projects, policies, and plans; advocating for priority bills before each state’s legislature, including oral and written testimony; advocating before Vermont’s Public Utility Commission and engaging with the regional independent electric system operator, ISO-NE; engaging in public outreach efforts on transportation, climate, and energy-related advocacy initiatives; contributing to CLF’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; writing public educational materials, articles, and opinion pieces and communicating about advocacy work through media outlets and social media; and contributing to the health of their community and the smooth operation of their organization.

### Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 2 years of experience practicing law for Staff Attorney I, 5 years for Staff Attorney II and 7 years for Senior Attorney, preferably in the areas of environmental and/or energy law and preferably in Vermont. An active license and good standing in Vermont, or an active license and good standing in another state and willingness to become licensed in Vermont is required. Additional qualifications include demonstrated experience working with state and federal environmental, energy, and climate laws and a strong grasp of political systems and regulatory proceedings; significant litigation experience in state and federal courts, before regulatory agencies or public utility commissions, or comparable experience; strong analytic abilities, oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to environmental justice advocacy; strong commitment to CLF’s mission, including its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; coalition and network building skills, including cultural competence and ability to communicate and collaborate within diverse and multicultural communities; and a capacity to develop and/or enhance expertise in relevant technical or policy areas.

### About CLF
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is a non-profit, member-supported organization that uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders in state houses, court houses and board rooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in their region. CLF works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation. CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in their staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.

### Salary & Benefits
CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range for Staff Attorney I is $72,000-$84,000, for Staff Attorney II is $79,000-$92,000 and for Senior Attorney $88,000-$104,000. The actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications. CLF recognizes the value of work-life balance and also strives to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.

CLF also considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

## Clean Energy & Climate Attorney at Conservation Law Foundation

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking an experienced attorney to join their team working to protect New England’s environment for all people. The Attorney will work with CLF’s Clean Energy and Climate Change program and will be based in CLF’s Montpelier, VT office with the opportunity for remote and flexible work within New England. The position may be hired as a Senior Attorney, Staff Attorney II or Staff Attorney I depending on years of experience.

### Job Responsibilities
The Attorney will be a key player in helping CLF achieve their mission. The Attorney will work independently and as part of state-based and regional teams and coalitions advocating for a just and clean energy future. In this role, the Attorney will both lead and support high-impact, cutting-edge advocacy efforts in the energy, transportation and buildings sectors as part of an over-arching strategy to tackle the

Extensive Benefits Plan, Open, Inclusive, and Accepting Work Environment, Professional Development Opportunities

Devising and executing legal strategies, building coalitions and alliances, representing CLF in regulatory and administrative proceedings, drafting public comment letters, advocating for priority bills, engaging in public outreach efforts, contributing to CLF's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, writing public educational materials, articles, and opinion pieces, communicating about advocacy work through media outlets and social media

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to /

Qualification and Experience Active license and good standing in Vermont, or an active license and good standing in another state and willingness to become licensed in Vermont. Demonstrated experience working with state and federal environmental, energy, and climate laws and a strong grasp of political systems and regulatory proceedings. Significant litigation experience in state and federal courts, before regulatory agencies or public utility commissions, or comparable experience.

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