Managing Attorney

About the role

The Environmental & Energy Law Program (EELP) is seeking a Managing Attorney to join EELP’s legal and policy research team. The Managing Attorney will produce new research on key legal questions related to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies to protect public health and the environment, advance a just clean energy transition, and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Responsibilities

• Generate a portfolio of ongoing research, writing, and public engagement activities to develop and disseminate analysis of legal issues related to climate and public health policy and legal frameworks.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, build and manage partnerships directly with outside stakeholders in carrying out research and writing, and in conducting convenings and public events.
• Cultivate and support partnership with external stakeholders, scholars, and community leaders to support EELP’s work, and in collaboration with the Executive Director, develop partnerships with other related Harvard initiatives.
• Supervise, advise, and coordinate research activities with Staff Attorneys, Fellows, student Research Assistants.
• Supervise other attorneys on, and contribute to, EELP’s environmental justice tracker and other publications.
• Deliver presentations and attend events on behalf of EELP.
• May be responsible for the supervision of Fellows, student Research Assistants, and summer interns.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: JD degree, admission to state bar, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience.
• Additional Qualifications and Skills: Superior research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to communicate effectively and exercise judgment and discretion; extensive familiarity with a wide range of environmental statutes and case law as well as engagement with stakeholders; collaborative, team-oriented approach with experience of managing a team of attorneys and projects; strong candidate can operate independently in a work environment of multiple priorities and must work well as a member of the team.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. This includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage, retirement plans with university contributions, wellbeing and mental health resources, support for families and caregivers, professional development opportunities, commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks, and more.