The Nature Conservancy
Senior Paralegal - 55596
The Nature Conservancy, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
The Nature Conservancy Senior Paralegal - 55596 Seattle, Washington Apply Now
Remote - All of U.S. (Washington, D.C. area preferred)WHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you.WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Senior Paralegal, with minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, will provide an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services on complex and/or high value matters for assigned business units and projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC's mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They will need to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others and have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management. They will organize and track data, solve systems issues, and explain system needs to others. They will work consistently on legal issues and with teams focused on supporting TNC's philanthropy and fundraising activities, including issues related to private foundations, planned giving, and fundraising compliance.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUWe are a global conservation organization looking for someone with experience to provide legal services for our programs. You'll have exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task as well as track and complete many items simultaneously and have great customer service skills! Analytical experience with accounting and finance is a plus too.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's degree plus 4 years of combined legal and administrative experience OR equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or related job experience that demonstrates assumption of significant responsibilities for supporting and coordinating complex or specialized legal work.Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, with an emphasis on contract and grant agreements.Experience with administrative support on activities, such as invoice review and processing, meeting support, and minutes taking.Experience conducting legal and factual research on the Internet and in other legal databases.
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Remote - All of U.S. (Washington, D.C. area preferred)WHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you.WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Senior Paralegal, with minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, will provide an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services on complex and/or high value matters for assigned business units and projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC's mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They will need to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others and have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management. They will organize and track data, solve systems issues, and explain system needs to others. They will work consistently on legal issues and with teams focused on supporting TNC's philanthropy and fundraising activities, including issues related to private foundations, planned giving, and fundraising compliance.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUWe are a global conservation organization looking for someone with experience to provide legal services for our programs. You'll have exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task as well as track and complete many items simultaneously and have great customer service skills! Analytical experience with accounting and finance is a plus too.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's degree plus 4 years of combined legal and administrative experience OR equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or related job experience that demonstrates assumption of significant responsibilities for supporting and coordinating complex or specialized legal work.Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, with an emphasis on contract and grant agreements.Experience with administrative support on activities, such as invoice review and processing, meeting support, and minutes taking.Experience conducting legal and factual research on the Internet and in other legal databases.
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