Senior Attorney - Climate & Carbon Transactions (Remote)

The Nature Conservancy; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Attorney to provide legal advice and transactional support for global programs, including carbon markets and climate initiatives, focusing on structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, supports corporate governance for subsidiaries, and may engage with for-profit entities, NGOs, and sovereigns.

It is remote in the United States with limited travel, and requires a Juris Doctorate and US

Qualifications

• Five (5) years relevant legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and transactional support for global teams, including carbon markets and climate initiatives.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex agreements and documents.
• Support governance matters for global programs, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities.

Skills

Legal experience

Corporate transactions

In-house/firm experience

Team collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Juris Doctorate

US bar license

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Attorney to provide legal advice and transactional support for global programs, including carbon markets and climate initiatives, focusing on structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, supports corporate governance for subsidiaries, and may engage with for-profit entities, NGOs, and sovereigns.

It is remote in the United States with limited travel, and requires a Juris Doctorate and US