Sr. Staff Attorney
As You Sow · United States · 3 days ago
RemoteRemoteLegal$85k–$120k/yrFull-time
Essential Duties
- Work with As You Sow’s President & Chief Counsel to develop and execute, innovative legal strategies that promote environmental & social justice, advance corporate responsibility, defend shareholder rights & progress on environmental & social justice issues, & challenge state and federal laws & regulations impeding those interests;
- Recruit & coordinate with outside pro bono counsel;
- Develop & carry out innovative legal cases that advance shareholder rights, protect existing laws & regulations in pertinent forums including the SEC, & support & defend democratic principles;
- Assist staff in advancing or defending As You Sow’s core program areas & assist with the legal aspects of As You Sow’s shareholder advocacy work;
- Work collaboratively with As You Sow program staff, allies, & the legal community to respond to new legal, economic, or political challenges;
- Build & maintain relationships with partner organizations.
Qualifications
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent); Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;
- 3 or more years of post-graduate legal experience (including clerkships or fellowships) with litigation experience;
- You can: work independently in a remote working environment while meeting deadlines; juggle multiple tasks & respond quickly to new challenges; produce work product in a rapidly evolving landscape;
- Flexibility, creativity, & sense of humor;
- Demonstrated commitment to progressive social & environmental change
What to Expect from Us
- Salary: $85,000 to $120,000, depending on experience
- Benefits: Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) with 4% match; parental leave; phone/internet stipend; 18 holidays; two personal days; one volunteer day; nine sick days; and 10 vacation days in first year of employment, 15 vacation days the second year, and 20 vacation days the third year and beyond
- A team that is passionate and fun
- A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment