Construction - General Attorney / Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney / Nonprofit / Charities Law Attorney in Atascadero, CA

Public Interest

Atascadero, CA

Construction - General Attorney / Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney / Nonprofit / Charities Law Attorney in Atascadero, CA

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Contracts Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including vendor agreements, grant agreements, partnership agreements, and subcontracts, or coordinate pro-bono legal counsel to perform these tasks.
- Build and curate the organization's library of approved contract and agreement templates.
- Advise on contractual risks and ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure contracts align with the organization's mission and operational needs.
- Provide legal guidance on risk mitigation strategies related to contract terms.
- Manage relationships with pro-bono legal counsel in terms of contract review, lease reviews, etc.
- Support other legal and compliance matters as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- . from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one . jurisdiction, primarily working within the state of California.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in contract law, preferably in the nonprofit, renewable energy, or construction sectors.
- Background in government (federal, state, local) contracts and/or construction contracts is preferred for government and required for construction.
- Strong understanding of contract negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance requirements.
- Adept collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience coordinating and managing pro-bono legal counsel is a plus.
- Passion for social equity and environmental justice is a plus.

Salary Information:
- This is a part-time, exempt position with salary pay commensurate with experience within the pay band of $62,126 to $115,378 annually.
- The position is estimated at 20-24 hours per week.

Additional Information:
- This role is remote with the option to work at nearby organization offices if desired.
- The role may require 10%-25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects, with availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- Candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
- The organization may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use, requiring applicants to hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
- The organization encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.