The Attorney provides legal services under the direction of a more experienced Conservancy attorney to advance Conservancy priorities and appropriately manage risk.
The Attorney provides legal services for the Latin America and Caribbean programs, as well as some global programs, under the direction of a more experienced Conservancy attorney to advance Conservancy priorities and appropriately manage risk. They ensure that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the Conservancy’s mission, authority, policies and procedures. The Attorney clearly articulates legal concepts and options to assigned programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Reviews, edits and approves contracts such as contracts for services, grants, leases, licenses, purchases, corporate documents (bylaws, articles of incorporation, power of attorney), etc.
- Works with paralegals and Certified Contracts Specialists in management of overall contracts process.
- Provides individual and group trainings to clients and other colleagues in the legal department.
- Provides legal services related to the Conservancy’s operations in Latin America and the Caribbean (opening/closing branches, registering powers of attorney, opening/closing bank accounts, etc.)
- Provides support to regional attorneys who are the primary legal contacts for various Latin America and Caribbean countries.
- Assists in special projects as requested by department management (ex. corporate engagements, legal research, etc.)
- Travels occasionally; works long or flexible hours as needed.
- Verbal and written fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Experience working across cultures.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Contractual and transactional work experience and experience negotiating agreements in transactions throughout Latin American and Caribbean countries and/or the U.S.
- Experience in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
- Experience drafting, proofing and reviewing correspondence and legal documents in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Experience working in the Latin American/Caribbean region, especially Brazil.
- Working knowledge of current trends in relevant discipline.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.