Senior Attorney- Oceania
Responsibilities
Assists in structuring activities, transactions and projects to most effectively achieve Conservancy goals.
Reviews organizational documents and prepares and examines contracts which may involve government grants, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, easements, etc.
Influences decision-makers in assigned programs through strong communication skills.
Manages outside counsel effectively.
Performs special projects as requested by department management.
Serves as the primary legal contact for various clients.
Advises on governance issues where TNC has related entities.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate or equivalent and current license to practice law; willing and able to obtain license in a jurisdiction within TNC’s Asia-Pacific region.
3 years’ experience practicing law in Australia and/or New Zealand, or at least 5 years relevant legal experience for another geographic area.
Experience negotiating complex, transactions and agreements.
Experience working across cultures.
Benefits
The salary information is provided locally in the respective currency, based on the local labor market. Pay ranges will be determined based on the local labor market and not tied to the above pay range. Actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Pay
This position is based in Australia or New Zealand where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. Pay ranges will be in local currency.
Schedule
Travel occasionally; work long or flexible hours as needed.
Skills
Legal experience in Papua New Guinea and/or Solomons Islands
Legal experience in one or more jurisdiction(s) in the Asia-Pacific region
Multi-lingual skills
Legal experience in Australia in any of the following practice areas: Real estate, Corporate, contracts, and transactions, Governance, Workplace Health and Safety, Non-Profit and charities, and relevant tax regulatory matters, Indigenous and traditional owner matters, Construction, Land use regulatory, Government relations
Ability to work across time zones and with diverse teams
Ability and willingness to learn new legal areas and legal tools (including AI)
In-house experience and/or law firm experience advising sophisticated clients and senior management
Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals
Benefits
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits.