Senior Attorney

The Nature Conservancy

. Provide legal services on complex matters to advance Conservancy priorities and manage risk for assigned programs .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental law, real estate transactions, and tax-exempt law while providing legal advice and support for conservation programs. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for advising decision-makers and managing complex legal matters.

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Juris DoctorateLicense To Practice Law5 Years Relevant Legal ExperienceExperience Negotiating Complex TransactionsExperience With Real Estate Transactions

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Hard Skills

Environmental LawFederal Indian LawEnergy LawTax-Exempt LawComplex Grants And ContractsLand Use LawLegal AdviceLegal SupportProject ManagementNegotiation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingExcellent Judgment

Industry Keywords

Conservation Real EstateCorporate EngagementsPublic PolicyPhilanthropyDam Removal Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal services on complex matters to advance Conservancy priorities and manage risk for assigned programs
Ensure transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with the Conservancy’s values, mission, policies and procedures
Clearly articulate complex legal concepts and options to assigned programs
Provide legal advice and support for all aspects of Conservancy programs, particularly conservation real estate and financing matters
Advise on complex non-real-estate conservation projects, contracts and grants, corporate engagements, dam removal projects, public policy, tax-exempt law and philanthropy
Work as part of a team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff
Potentially supervise paralegals, attorneys, legal volunteers and/or outside counsel
Support the TNC Northeast Division and additional work across the United States
Work Eastern Time Zone hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate or equivalent
License to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the United States
5 years relevant legal experience, or at least 3 years relevant legal experience coupled with assumption of significant responsibilities for a geographic area or subject matter expertise
Experience negotiating complex transactions and agreements
Experience with real estate transactions
Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
Excellent judgment advising multiple decision-makers about uncertain risks and challenging choices
Experience in one or more of environmental law, Federal Indian law, energy law, tax-exempt law, complex grants and contracts, and/or land use law
Experience in tax-exempt law and legal issues related to charitable contributions
In-house and/or law firm experience advising sophisticated clients and senior management
Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated
Must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Flexible work environment
Career development
Accommodation support for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans