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Public Interest
Attorney
Energy and Oil & Gas
Min 5 yrs required
Clean Energy & Climate Attorney The candidate 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 attorneys 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. Cultivate and build alliances with community groups and other advocacy groups and share advice and collaborate on legal and policy matters related to energy and climate issues; Develop relationships, build coalitions and work collaboratively with public officials and business leaders; Advocate and litigate before state public utility commissions and engage with the regional independent electrical system operator, ISO-NE; Write public educational materials, articles, opinion pieces and communicate about advocacy work through media outlets and social media; Draft and review legislation and policies and advocate to local, state and federal legislatures and administrations to advance program goals; Engage in public outreach efforts on climate and energy-related advocacy initiatives; Litigate citizen enforcement cases under various environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Federal Power Act; Lead sub-teams, supervise and mentor junior advocates and interns and contribute to the health of our community and the smooth operation of our organization. Should have 5+ years of experience practicing law; An active license and good standing in at least one jurisdiction and a willingness to get credentialed in Massachusetts or New Hampshire and possibly other New England states; Strong interpersonal skills including ease building and maintaining relationships, capacity to cultivate morale, a positive, can-do attitude, an open mind, and critical thinking skills; Demonstrated experience working with state and federal energy, environmental and climate justice laws and a strong grasp of political systems and regulatory proceedings; Litigation experience in state and federal courts, before regulatory agencies, or comparable experience; Strong analytic abilities, oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to environmental justice advocacy; Coalition and network building skills, including a cultural competence and ability to communicate and collaborate within diverse and multicultural communities; An ability to devise creative and highly strategic legal approaches to achieving advocacy goals; Strong planning, project management, and organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple advocacy projects, meet deadlines, and operate with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment; A capacity to develop and/or enhance expertise in relevant technical or policy areas; Flexibility and a good sense of humor.
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