Senior Attorney – General Administration

Sierra Club

. Assist the General Counsel in providing legal support and advice to programs, teams, and campaigns .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support, contract negotiation, and compliance management within a non-profit context. Strong capabilities in legal research, drafting, and advising on governance and policy issues are essential.

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J.D. From An Accredited U.S. Law School5+ Years Of Relevant Legal ExperienceStrong Legal Drafting SkillsSubstantial Contract Review And Negotiation ExperienceExcellent Legal Research Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationLegal ResearchContract DraftingCompliance ManagementRisk EvaluationPolicy AdvisingGovernance IssuesRecords Retention Policy AdministrationBusiness Practices ReviewLitigation Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsStrong Written And Oral Communication SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationInitiative And Decision-Making Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission In Good Standing To A State Bar

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit OrganizationsMission-Driven OrganizationsGrassroots InfrastructuresEnvironmental IssuesSierra Club Core Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the General Counsel in providing legal support and advice to programs, teams, and campaigns
Review and evaluate decisions for legal and regulatory risk
Advise on governance and policy questions
Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of contracts and commercial agreements, including real estate and business partnership agreements
Manage compliance program implementation and rollout
Review, develop, and improve standard contracting procedures and terms
Maintain the contract database and develop and update contract templates
Improve contracting guidelines and procedures and provide staff training
Review and evaluate business practices, decisions, and actions for legal risk, including publication risk review for Club communications
Assist in administering the organization's records retention policy
Advise and train staff across the organization on legal issues and risks
Perform legal research on organizational policies, governance issues, and legal and business matters
Assist the General Counsel in responding to and managing legal claims against Sierra Club
Manage outside counsel regarding litigation and legal threats
Advise on business and operational issues relevant to a large, complex tax-exempt organization
Perform miscellaneous duties, special projects, and reports as assigned
Work closely with volunteer leaders and staff at national and local levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

A J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
Admission in good standing to a state bar within the United States
5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably as in-house counsel
Familiarity with non-profit organizations, mission-driven organizations, grassroots infrastructures, and distributed workforces
Strong legal drafting skills
Substantial contract review and negotiation experience
Excellent organizational skills and ability to track multiple priorities involving a wide variety of legal issues
Ability to communicate and work effectively with volunteers, staff, and outside counsel
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent legal research skills
Ability to work independently and as a constructive team member
Initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making ability
Familiarity with or interest in environmental issues and conservation
Experience managing challenging group dynamics
Understanding and commitment to Sierra Club's core values of Anti-racism, Balance, Collaboration, Justice and Transformation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement savings 401(k) plan
Competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience
Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa sponsorship when certain criteria are met, at Sierra Club's discretion