The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.4 million members and online activists with the courtroom clout and expertise of nearly 500 lawyers, scientists and other professionals to fight for the planet and its people in the halls of Congress, communities across the country, and nations around the globe. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff – a force for nature - work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana and Beijing.
- Develop the Corporate Counsel budget on an annual basis and manage spending throughout the year
- Oversee the contract review process, including monitoring the process for effectiveness and efficiency, resolving process-related issues, and making any necessary changes to the process
- Oversee all state charitable solicitation and business registrations for both NRDC and the Action Fund
- Oversee the annual conflict of interest disclosure process, as well as periodic disclosure/approval issues
- Assist the Corporate Counsel attorneys with general compliance with state charitable solicitation registrations (e.g. commercial co-ventures, charitable gift annuity registrations, etc.), including by working with outside counsel
- Assist the Corporate Counsel attorneys with lobby compliance matters (including periodic filings, financial reconciliations and data gathering)
- Assist the Corporate Counsel attorneys with the oversight and management of various institutional policies (e.g. whistleblower, anti-bribery, etc.)
- Assist Corporate Counsel attorneys with the development and delivery of training on various topics (e.g. contracts, lobbying, confidentiality, institutional policies, etc.)
- Together with outside counsel, write minutes for board committees for both NRDC and the Action Fund
- Handle routine governance matters for NRDC’s Hong Kong subsidiary and assist with required filings for the China and India representative offices
- Perform special projects as assigned by the Corporate Counsel
- Supervise the Corporate Counsel Program Assistant
- At least 5 years of experience in a professional setting required; non-profit or other relevant experience a plus.
- Excellent research and written/oral communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical ability, sound judgment, strategic orientation, and interpersonal maturity.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility and ability to work well independently on multiple projects with a wide variety of people, at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work discreetly with sensitive information.
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.