Senior Paralegal – Global Legal Operations & Compliance

USA The Nature Conservancy; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Paralegal to coordinate legal operations, governance, compliance, and entity management across Latin America and the Caribbean. The role supports attorneys, drafts documents, and ensures legal processes align with policy and mission in a hybrid setting requiring in-office presence in Arlington.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of legal/administrative experience, bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish, Portuguese

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 5 years of combined legal and administrative experience or equivalent.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; willingness to learn Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Maintain official legal records and files in electronic and paper formats.
• Draft and revise moderately complex legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties across jurisdictions; provide administrative support.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Portuguese willingness

Notary certification

Internet research

Attention to detail

Project / process management

MS Office proficiency

Legal writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification or degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Paralegal to coordinate legal operations, governance, compliance, and entity management across Latin America and the Caribbean. The role supports attorneys, drafts documents, and ensures legal processes align with policy and mission in a hybrid setting requiring in-office presence in Arlington.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of legal/administrative experience, bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish, Portuguese