Senior Climate & Energy Attorney — Hybrid

Conservation Law Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 94.000 - 127.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Extensive benefits plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) in New Haven, CT, seeks a full-time Senior Attorney or Staff Attorney II to drive climate and energy policy through litigation, regulatory work, and advocacy. The role combines state and regional strategy with coalition-building and public engagement to advance a just energy transition.

Hybrid work is available. The attorney will lead initiatives across energy, transportation, and buildings, requiring strong legal experience and a commitment to environmental

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in CT or ability to obtain CT admission within a reasonable period.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement legal, regulatory, and legislative strategies to advance CLF's climate and energy priorities.
• Represent CLF in litigation, administrative proceedings, and regulatory matters, including PURA proceedings and regional energy market discussions.
• Advocate before the Connecticut General Assembly through testimony.
• Draft filings, public comments, testimony, policy analyses, and other advocacy materials.
• Build relationships with community organizations and stakeholders; lead coalitions.
• Engage in public education and communications to support CLF’s advocacy goals.
• Support fundraising and development activities, including donor engagement and reporting.
• Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the workplace.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory advocacy

Litigation

Policy development

Public speaking

Environmental justice

Project management

Oral advocacy

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Jobbeschreibung

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) in New Haven, CT, seeks a full-time Senior Attorney or Staff Attorney II to drive climate and energy policy through litigation, regulatory work, and advocacy. The role combines state and regional strategy with coalition-building and public engagement to advance a just energy transition.

Hybrid work is available. The attorney will lead initiatives across energy, transportation, and buildings, requiring strong legal experience and a commitment to environmental