Senior Attorney, General Administration (Remote)

Sierra Club; United States; Remote; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Sierra Club is seeking a Senior Attorney, General Administration, to provide broad legal support across the organization. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on governance and policy issues, and help manage risk while collaborating with staff and volunteers nationally.

The role requires a J.D. from a U.S. law school, 5+ years of experience, and strong drafting and research skills. Remote-friendly with national scope, reporting to the General Counsel for General Administration.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house.
• Familiarity with non-profit organizations and mission-driven work.
• Strong drafting, contracting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts and commercial agreements.
• Manages contract templates, databases, and standard terms.
• Reviews business practices for legal risk and governance questions.
• Provides training and guidance on legal issues to staff.
• Conducts legal research to support governance and policy.
• Assists in responding to legal claims and managing outside counsel.
• Advises on other business and operational issues for a large nonprofit.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and special projects.

Skills

J.D.

Bar admission

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication

Independent work

Education

J.D. from US law school

Job description

Sierra Club is seeking a Senior Attorney, General Administration, to provide broad legal support across the organization. You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on governance and policy issues, and help manage risk while collaborating with staff and volunteers nationally.

The role requires a J.D. from a U.S. law school, 5+ years of experience, and strong drafting and research skills. Remote-friendly with national scope, reporting to the General Counsel for General Administration.