Climate Change Attorney in New York City, NY

Public Interest

New York City, NY

Climate Change Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

Organization **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Title Senior Attorney, National Climate
Location United States
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Sacramento, CA
Massachusetts
Washington, .
Chicago, IL
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
Honolulu, HI
Juneau, AK
Anchorage, AK
Denver, CO
Philadelphia, PA
Miami, FL
Austin, TX
Tallahassee, FL
Maine
Albany, NY
Bozeman, MT
New Orleans, LA

Salary Range
San Francisco, CA and New York, NY: $179,000 - $207,100
Sacramento, CA; Massachusetts; Washington, .; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; and Honolulu, HI: $170,100 - $196,700
Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK; Denver, CO; and Philadelphia, PA: $161,100 - $186,400
Miami, FL; Austin, TX; Tallahassee, FL; Maine; Albany, NY; Bozeman, MT, and New Orleans, LA: $152,200 - $176,000

Remote salary range: $152,200 - $207,100

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a premier nonprofit environmental law organization, is seeking a Senior Attorney to join their National Climate team. This role will focus on advancing rules, policies, and decisions to limit and prevent the federal permitting of climate-damaging infrastructure projects across the United States. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school and a minimum of eight years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience. Admitted to the bar of the state in which they reside, the Senior Attorney will have knowledge of and experience in environmental and administrative law. Experience as lead counsel in federal appellate litigation and related to federal regulation of gas transmission and export projects is a plus. Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media are required. The Senior Attorney will be responsible for developing, leading, and conducting complex litigation, primarily in federal courts, as well as conducting and supervising advocacy before agencies, state and local governments, and courts as warranted. They will also manage new and existing litigation matters from start to finish, including working with technical experts as appropriate, and develop, coordinate, and execute non-litigation advocacy strategies in collaboration with attorneys, policy staff, and communications staff. The Senior Attorney will serve as a spokesperson for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., clients, and partners and join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management. They will also participate as an active member of a learning and mentorship culture and engage with colleagues in a manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive. The Senior Attorney will participate actively in organizational and office-specific efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts. This position can be based in any location where **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has an office, although applicants seeking to work remotely will also be considered. The salary range varies depending on location and experience, with a remote salary range of $152,200 - $207,100. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Interested candidates should submit a resume, one to two-page cover letter, and a writing sample that reflects their own legal analysis and writing. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Join the team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and help protect our planet and its people. Apply now!